Lagat wants to play it again and again

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A year ago, when Bernard Lagat qualified to run the 1,500 meters and the 5,000 at the world championships, Lagat hedged his decision on the double for two months until getting to the meet -- where he won both.

A day after winning the 5,000 at the Olympic trials, Lagat committed to the double in Beijing if he makes the U.S. team in the 1,500.

‘Everyone knew last year I had problems with my stomach,’’ Lagat, 33, said today. ‘I have no problems this year. I feel stronger this year. Why not double?’’

-- Philip Hersh