900 metres into the race, John Ngugi went all in, coming from the back of the pack, passing the field and dropping a sub-60 lap. The field scrambled and strung out in chase but soon he had a 15-metre gap. Another 61 second lap and he had 30 metres.
900 metres into the competition, John Ngugi made a decisive push, moving from the rear of the pack to take the lead, setting a sub-60 lap time in the process. The other runners quickly reformed and tried to close the gap but soon found themselves 15 metres behind him. Another 61-second lap and he had increased his advantage to 30 metres.