Athletics

Burundi's Venuste Niyongabo clocked 3min 32.79sec, the second fastest 1,500 metres of the year, at a meeting in Malmo, Sweden, on Thursday.

Tegla Lorupe, the New York City marathon champion, was soundly beaten by Sally Barsosio in the 10,000 metres final at Kenya's Olympic trials yesterday, placing in doubt her selection for next month's Atlanta Games