Lagat crushes Coghlan world record in mile: 3:54.91 at Millrose

Bernard is No. 1 masters miler.

Well, that was easy. Bernard Lagat came from near the back of the pack in today’s Wanamaker Mile to conquer the historic 3:58.15 M40 mile world record by Eamonn Coghlan. Bernard, wearing “Kip” on his bib, clocked 3:54.91 in taking fourth at Millrose. Still awaiting his 1500-meter time, which no doubt will best the listed indoor WR of 3:44.12 by Britain’s Anthony Whiteman. Webcast of race indicated Bernard had a poor start, backing off while avoiding a jump apparently. But he carefully threaded his way to the lead of the second pack, letting Matt Centrowitz and Nick Willis battle down the stretch. Centro’s 3:51.35 was exceptional, but not an American record. The AR still belongs to Bernard at 3:49.89. Kip ran his first half in 1:57.87 and his second in 1:57.04. Perfect pacing! On the Age-Graded Tables, Bernard’s time is worth 3:42! Whattaday for masters milers!

Bernard is embraced by former WR man Eamonn Coghlan after M40 mile record. See the USATF episode.

Bernard is embraced by former WR man Eamonn Coghlan after M40 mile record. Click to see the USATF episode. NFL Films quality!

Here are split from Millrose:

1 Centrowitz, Matthew Nike OP 3:51.35
29.52 57.09 1:26.18 1:55.92 2:25.64 2:55.37 3:24.52 3:51.35
(29.52) (27.58) (29.09) (29.75) (29.72) (29.74) (29.15) (26.84)
2 Willis, Nick adidas 3:51.46
30.66 58.95 1:27.57 1:57.16 2:26.44 2:55.80 3:24.82 3:51.46
(30.66) (28.29) (28.62) (29.59) (29.29) (29.36) (29.03) (26.64)
3 Casey, Pat Nike OTC 3:54.36
30.13 57.59 1:26.37 1:56.14 2:25.87 2:55.59 3:24.86 3:54.36
(30.13) (27.46) (28.79) (29.78) (29.73) (29.73) (29.28) (29.50)
4 Lagat, Bernard Nike 3:54.91
30.74 59.23 1:28.48 1:57.87 2:27.83 2:58.11 3:27.82 3:54.91
(30.74) (28.50) (29.25) (29.40) (29.96) (30.29) (29.72) (27.09)
5 Jager, Evan Nike BTC 3:55.25
31.17 59.59 1:28.60 1:58.48 2:28.87 2:58.92 3:28.31 3:55.25
(31.17) (28.42) (29.01) (29.89) (30.40) (30.06) (29.39) (26.95)
6 O’Hare, Chris adidas 3:55.35
30.30 58.03 1:27.66 1:57.78 2:28.39 2:58.50 3:27.92 3:55.35
(30.30) (27.74) (29.64) (30.12) (30.61) (30.11) (29.42) (27.43)
7 Manzano, Leo HOKA ONE ONE 3:56.05
29.94 58.27 1:27.87 1:58.08 2:28.29 2:58.32 3:28.17 3:56.05
(29.94) (28.34) (29.60) (30.21) (30.21) (30.04) (29.86) (27.89)
8 Cheserek, Edward Univ of Oregon 3:56.43
30.51 58.50 1:27.35 1:58.12 2:28.69 2:58.74 3:28.58 3:56.43
(30.51) (27.99) (28.86) (30.77) (30.58) (30.05) (29.84) (27.86)
9 Lalang, Lawi Nike 3:57.15
30.91 59.15 1:28.14 1:57.66 2:27.61 2:58.02 3:27.99 3:57.15
(30.91) (28.24) (28.99) (29.52) (29.95) (30.42) (29.98) (29.16)
10 Gregorek, John Univ of Oregon 3:57.47
30.95 59.43 1:28.79 1:58.68 2:29.07 2:59.00 3:28.83 3:57.47
(30.95) (28.49) (29.36) (29.89) (30.39) (29.94) (29.84) (28.64)
11 Merber, Kyle HOKA / NJNYTC 4:05.96
31.03 59.55 1:28.39 1:58.04 2:27.56 2:58.54 3:30.34 4:05.96
(31.03) (28.52) (28.85) (29.66) (29.52) (30.98) (31.81) (35.62)
12 Leer, Will Nike 4:10.21
31.26 1:00.04 1:29.67 2:00.12 2:31.49 3:03.85 3:36.68 4:10.21
(31.26) (28.79) (29.63) (30.46) (31.38) (32.36) (32.84) (33.53)
Wieczorek, Mark Brooks DNF
29.29 56.86 1:25.97 1:55.72 2:25.66
(29.29) (27.58) (29.11) (29.75) (29.95)

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February 14, 2015

17 Responses

  1. Mike Sliwa - February 14, 2015

    Bam!

  2. Mike Quispe - February 14, 2015

    Incredible race! I’m wondering what he can do if he sticks with it until age 45 (and beyond obviously).

  3. Bob Duncan - February 14, 2015

    That was a great race. I was really only watching Lagat and was glad to see that he turned it on at the end.

    Thanks for getting the splits up so quickly!

  4. Brad Barton - February 14, 2015

    Congratulations seems an understatement Bernard! Perhaps the greatest mile ever run. Truly Stunning Performance!

  5. Weia Reinboud - February 15, 2015

    Wow!

  6. Andres - February 15, 2015

    Es ritmo de 3:38.99 el 1500 !

  7. TONy yOUNg - February 15, 2015

    Lagat’s instinctive pacing knowledge was on display. I heard the announcer actually say that Lagat was mysteriously absent from the front (early :57 quarter), or was he just aware of what his body could do. Brilliant Pacing!!

  8. KPaulk - February 15, 2015

    We are proud of you Kip Lagat! All your masters fans are.

  9. Ken Stone - February 15, 2015

    NYT headlines Lagat:
    http://www.nytimes.com/2015/02/15/sports/finishing-fourth-bernard-lagat-sets-a-record-for-40-year-olds.html?_r=1

  10. Ken Stone - February 15, 2015

    Armory story with great photos:
    http://www.armorytrack.com/gprofile.php?mgroup_id=45586&mgroup_event_id=574&year=2015&do=news&news_id=317188

  11. Nolan Shaheed - February 15, 2015

    When I was 42 years old, the American record for indoors 800 meters was 158. Lagat would have set an 800M AR in the first half of this mile race and kept on running and broke it again in the second half!!!!

  12. Gary - February 16, 2015

    Bernard is one of the greatest Track and Field PEOPLE of all time. I can’t say enough about his work ethic and character. I also think he still has a shot at olympics.

  13. Ken Stone - February 17, 2015

    Kip is going after 2-mile WR on Feb. 21:
    http://www.britishathletics.org.uk/british-athletics-series/sainsburys-indoor-grand-prix/event-schedule/

    WMA doesn’t contest this event, but anything Lagat runs will likely be an age-group best.

  14. Roger Pierce - February 19, 2015

    A truly incredible athlete!!!

  15. Ben Ami - February 21, 2015

    incredible! http://www.britishathletics.org.uk/results/20150221_Birmingham/timetable/index/pdf/AT-2MLS-M-f–1–.RS1.pdf

  16. Ken Stone - February 21, 2015

    And the beat goes on: 8:17.05 for two miles. No surprise, given his 3K record. Hope he can keep up this pace till Beijing and beyond!

  17. Ben Ami - February 26, 2015

    Lagat strike again!
    http://www.lanouvellerepublique.fr/France-Monde/Sport/Athletisme-gym/Athletisme/n/Contenus/Articles/2015/02/25/Athletisme-Lagat-nouveau-record-du-monde-veterans-a-Metz-2237638

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