At the same time, running and becoming successful in America also inspires the young American kids to take up athletics and be as good as Bernard Lagat.

与此同时，跑步、成功也会激励美国孩子，让他们参与体育，跟拉加特一样棒。

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Rupp, who had already qualified for the 10, 000 meters, was running against the Kenyan-born Bernard Lagat, a favorite.

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Bernard Lagat, formerly of Kenya, now of the United States, won gold at the World Championships last year.

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That's the unusual racing scenario for Bernard Lagat, who will make his half-marathon debut in the NYC Half on Sunday.

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