"I just want to thank God for the good health and form that I am enjoying at the moment. I want to run faster this season and I believe the two-lap race will enhance that course."
Sum won the 800 in 2:03.2 as Bett ran 1:46.3 and Cheruiyot 3:36.8 in the 1500. Conseslus Kipruto won his heat of the 5K in 13:47. *Results
*Asbel Kiprop Threw Down A 1:44.6 In The 800 Heats, But Didn't Race The Final Silas Kiplagat also won his heat in 1:47.4.
Chepkemoi ran 4:06.5 to Cherono's 4:07.2; very fast times at altitude. Bahamas World Relays DMR silver medallist Timothy Cheruiyot won the men's 1500 in 3:41.3 as Asbel Kiprop sat out of the final. Elijah Kipchirchir took the 5000 (13:51.8); Willy Komen the steeple (8:37.2).