Lagat runs fastest qualifying time in 5000 heats at world championships...

DAEGU, Korea--Washington State University alum Bernard Lagat (left/photo by Paul Merca) ran the fastest qualifying time Thursday morning in winning the first semifinal of the men's 5000 meters as day 6 of the IAAF World Track & Field Championships opened up at Daegu Stadium.

Lagat ran easily with the pack, making sure that he was in a good position to ensure a top five finish and move on to