Masai claims shock victory

Teenager Linet Masai caused a massive upset when winning the World Championships 10,000 metres title with a thrilling burst of finishing speed in Berlin on Saturday.

Masai claims shock victory

Teenager Linet Masai caused a massive upset when winning the World Championships 10,000 metres title with a thrilling burst of finishing speed in Berlin on Saturday.

Masai, who had done much of the pacemaking in the final 3000m of a slow race, looked to have paid the penalty when one the pre-race favourites Meselech Melkamu and Wude Ayalew applied pressure on the final circuit.

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