Talking about the 5000, Genzebe Dibaba said, “I tried hard, but the pacemakers could not do what I needed ... I did my best – I’m not sure whether I will try to break my sister’s record again."
Muir is in good shape as ran a 2:00.42 PB in Birmingham 4:00.61 in Rome, but was annoyed she didn't get her 4:00.07 PB.
Mid-d/distance action includes In the mid-d/distance races, Asbel Kiprop vs. Ayanleh Souleiman vs. Silas Kiplagat in the Dream Mile (Bernard Lagat is also entered), a steeple showdown between Jairus Birech and Ezekiel Kemboi (with Donn Cabral) and a women's 1,500 featuring Abeba Aregawi, Faith Kipyegon and Dawit Seyaum, plus Americans Gabe Grunewald, Heather Kampf and Morgan Uceny.
*IAAF Preview
*Press Conference Highlights
*Jasmin Stowers Feature: "I always hoped I could become one of the best hurdlers in the world."
A stacked field includes Barshim and Ukhov.
He beat a field that included Bogdan Bondarenko, Mutaz Essa Barshim and Ivan Ukhov. Caterine Ibarguen won her 25th straight TJ competition. She hasn't lost since 2012.