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By Mark Ashenden
From Andrea: THE DOSS on 606:](http://www.bbc.co.uk/dna/606/A56154332)“Okay so he wins. I want to know what Bekele drinks. One thing is for sure he doesn’t drink the beer infront of me right now. Congratulations to Bekele and this is coming from a Kenyan.”
Mo Farah: "I tried to cover every move but I just couldn’t go with it. I’m quite disappointed but these are the best in the world."1544: When the bell went all hell broke loose. Farah tried his best but his legs just went. Full sprint in that last lap. Lagat came through on the inside and he had the edge with 60 metres to go. He looked strong, Bekele slipped down to fourth gear and I thought he was gone. He then gritted his teeth - and he did - kicked on, went up three gears and did it. Amazing. Lagat in silver. Farah in seventh. Winning time 13:17.09. 0.24 seconds between him and Lagat. That’s worn me out. Thanks boys. What a race.
1540: Last lap. Farah’s legs have gone. What a battle. Bekele sprints down the final straight with Lagat and it’s Bekele. Double world champion…what a last 50 metres. Where does he get that strength in his legs1536: Kenyans helping each other. Positions switching around all over the place. It’s hypnotic watching all those arms pumping up and down in unison. Bekele still leading. He glares at Legat after a slight knock on his heels. Farah starts working and he’s in the middle of the pack. Could Bekele be feeling the heat after his 10,000m races this week 1534: Women’s long jump has started. Will be back to that in a sec. Five laps to go in the 5,000m. Farah still struggling at the back and Bekele looking strong.1532: 61 second laps. Bekele picking up the pace a bit. Ebuya switching leading positions. Up to 64 second lap. Three Kenyans surround Bekele like a green blanket. Eight laps to go. Bekele slips to fifth. 1529: Farah stuck at the back. Steve Cram is a little concerned with his position and gets his binoculars out. “Early days though” Cram adds. Farah gradually making his way through. Don’t go sleeping Mo. Cram thinks Farah might not be feeling too well. Let’s see.
Tom Fordyce on Twitter in Berlin:](http://twitter.com/tomfordyce)“Final afternoon in Olympiastadion. Massive afternoon at The Oval. I’m an emotional wreck. Tears possible. Papa Fordyce would be outraged”
1526: Mo Farah also in this one. And they’re off. Bekele, 27, achieved the double at the Olympics last year, but has not attempted it at a world championships since finishing third in the final at Paris 2003. He strides to the front. Kenya’s Eliud Kipchoge could have a sniff in this race. Very steady opening lap.1523:** 5,000m final**. Bekele has a huge furrow in his brow. I think he wants this one. “A mouth-watering prospect this race” Steve Cram says.
Michael Johnson on Bolt - what happens next "The most important thing is to stay motivated. He came into the sport at an early age and has gone on to accomplish everything. To maintain that motivation and desire, I would limit his races - maybe restrict it to the Commonwealths or only exhibition races or even move to the 400m. His future needs to be managed to maintain longevity and motivation."1517: And get in your thoughts, predictions, memories and all manner of communication, on 606 or text 81111. It’s all there for you. No excuses.
1515: You just can’t keep that man down. Bolt steps onto the podium to get his gold, along with the Jamaican boys. And don’t forget the Brits. Up steps Williamson, Edgar, Devonish and Aikines-Aryeetey who won the bronze in the 4x100m relay last night. Those boys have now got to raise their game individually. Don’t go settling on relay medals. Let that tall beaming Jamaican next to you inspire you to greater things. Get working and dreaming when you get home. OK1508: So what’s coming up then It’s a dazzling list of finals with six golds up for grabs. Don’t you go thinking today’s going to be a quiet wind down. We’ve got the women’s long jump (1515), men’s javelin (1520), Bekele aiming for a long distance double in the 5,000m (1525) along with GB’s Mo Farah, Lisa Dobriskey in the 1500m (1600), men’s 800m (1625) and finishing up with the men’s and women’s **4x400m **(from 1650). GB have half a chance of medalling in both. Can the Brits get their sweaty mitts on more silverware and put a smile on boss Charles van CommeneeCheck out full timetable details.
1506: BERLINO THE BEAR NEWSFLASH: Berlino is in the studio. Amazing. Michael Johnson is giggling like a six-year-old and says: “The Melaine Walker incident has been my favourite moment.” Berlino looks bored as Brendan Foster talks. Berlino high-fives Johnson and Colin Jackson. Remarkable. TV shows a repeat of Walker on the back of Berlino running into the pile of hurdles. It’s mayhem in the studio.1458: Ich liebe Berlin. What a nine days it’s been. If Bolt is king then I’ll hand ‘lord’ status to Berlino the Bear. What a Championships that furry little fella has had.Check out his antics with best mate Usain.This planet of ours can appear to be one heck of a negative, cynical and sad place. Along comes Bolt to kick the world of sport up its backside with grace, charm, utter greatness and, above all, his smile. I doff my cap at you sir. Long may you reign. And Lord Coe - set up your 2012 mascot planning committee now. Do you hear me Onto the action…plenty of medals up for grabs