Lagat books Beijing double while Felix takes 200 crown at US Athletics Trials

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EUGENE, Oregon (AFP) — World champion Bernard Lagat will chase a golden double in the 1,500 and 5,000 meters at the Beijing Olympics. Allyson Felix and Jenn Stuczynski are just happy they are going to China next month.

A tension-filled final Sunday of the US Olympic Track and Field Trials saw Lagat win the 1,500 in 3mins, 40.37secs after taking the 5,000 final Monday, repeating his 2007 World Championship double as he hopes to do next month.

"After winning in Osaka last year, I realized I can go out there and do it again," Lagat said. "I did it here and I hope to carry over that momentum. I'm looking forward to the challenges."

The Kenyan-born star, who won Olympic bronze in 2000 and silver in 2004 in the 1,500, was joined on the 1,500 squad by Mexican-born...