Lebid claims seventh Euro cross country gold

Sergiy Lebid won his seventh European cross country gold with a superb run to shrug off a determined challenge from Swedish steeplechaser Mustafa Mohamed in Toro, Spain, yesterday. The 32-year-old Ukrainian, who has competed in all 14 editions of the...

Sergiy Lebid won his seventh European cross country gold with a superb run to shrug off a determined challenge from Swedish steeplechaser Mustafa Mohamed in Toro, Spain, yesterday.

The 32-year-old Ukrainian, who has competed in all 14 editions of the championship and who won his first title in 1998, found an extra gear on the final lap to leave Mohamed trailing in his wake and cross the line nine seconds ahead of his rival.

Portuguese 1,500 metre specialist Rui Silva took the bronze ahead of another Swede Erik Sjoqvist, while Spaniards Chema Martinez and Jesus Espana finished fifth and sixth.

Local favourite Marta Dominguez won the women's race, while Spain took the team golds in both the men's and women's events.

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