Bekele storms to 10,000m victory

Ethiopia's Kenenisa Bekele won the men's 10,000m gold, creating an Olympic record of 27 minutes 1.17 seconds, as compatriot Sileshi Sihine took silver.

Micah Kogo of Kenya secured bronze, but Ethiopian veteran Haile Gebrselassie could only finish sixth, ending his dream of a third Olympic gold medal.

Bekele, 26, controlled the last lap before powering home by a distance to clinch his second Olympic gold medal.

It is the fourth successive major title for the three-times world champion.

Bekele is also considering an appearance in the 5,000m but will decide after Sunday's race.

"It's was a very big goal for me to win this title - my dreams have come true to win tonight," said Bekele.

"The race was fantastic, there was no pacemaker and everyone was pushing. No-one could push any harder.

"It is a big gift. I will now try to run the 5,000 metres. It is not easy to run the two events. It will be a strong race."

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