Washington alum Kieran Lumb wins Canadian 5000m title, plus USA U20 recap...
The last few days has seen a whirlwind of activity, from the start of the Canadian championships in Ottawa, the USA Under-20 championships in Eugene, as well as the Diamond League meet in Doha, so here we go: CANADIAN CHAMPIONSHIPS... In Ottawa, Washington alum Kieran Lumb (Paul Merca file photo) won the Athletics Canada 5000 meter title, using his 1500 meter speed to take the title on Thursday. Lumb closed with a 53-second final 400 after the field dawdled through the first 3000 in 9:08.94 to win in 14:24.29. Lumb, who traveled to Ottawa from his training base in Norway, will drop down to the 1500, with prelims starting Saturday night, and the finals on Sunday. Washington alum Aaron Ahl finished third in the 3000 steeplechase Thursday, despite falling twice in the water pit, running 8:55.94. Jean-Simon Desgagnés secured his fourth consecutive 3,000m steeplechase title, running 8:50.71. Ahl will also contest the 1500 Saturday and Sunday. Washington State alum Jasneet Nijjar finis...
