Cragg qualifies for 5000m final

Alastair Cragg, who finished sixth in his 5000m heat at the Beijing Olympics, has qualified for the final after gaining a qualifying place as a quickest loser.

Cragg qualifies for 5000m final

Alastair Cragg, who finished sixth in his 5000m heat at the Beijing Olympics, has qualified for the final after gaining a qualifying place as a quickest loser.

After all three heats, Cragg's time of 13 minutes 38.57secs was only beaten once ensuring the Irish man a place in the final.

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