Lagat has the American record at 1500 and 5000, so needless to say the 3k record would make a nice trifecta. In fact, he actually ran 3:27 after he became an American citizen, though before declaring it publicly. He didn't take a long time to run sub 13; he took a long time to get the AR, as he had several sit and kick sub 13's (12:59), one in which he beat K. Bekele. Unless he runs another 5 this year, his record is vulnerable to three guys, Ritz (if he returns to the track next year), Sol and Teg (injured again?), if he doesn't get down under 7:29, the 3k record will be vulnerable, and Wheating obviously has the 1500m record in his sights for next year. Lagat really cheered Wheating on after that Monaco race (see the interview), so you know that he would support AW's quest for the record. Just a great guy.