41.   The top Japanese runner, Naoko Takahshi, is questionable for the race with a lower back injury.

42.   They are so many top runners here.

43.   Kiptanui also accused Kenyan officals of being envious because of the money being earned by top runners on the interational circuit.

44.   That would see him take on favourite Surin again, as well as the two top British runners, Darren Braithwaite and Michael Roswess.

45.   The first plane load of athletes showed a strong African presence, including all the top Kenyan runners.