Distance Highlights From The U.S. Open At Madison Square Garden

Silas Kiplagat raises his arms in triumph as he crosses the finish line of the men's mile at Saturday night's U.S. Open at Madison Square Garden. Photo: PhotoRun.net

Silas Kiplagat breaks the tape in 4:00.65 to win by 3/10ths of a second over Bernard Lagat. Photo: PhotoRun.net

Silas Kiplagat takes the lead from Bernard Lagat on the last lap of the men's mile, the marquee event of the evening. Photo: PhotoRun.net

Kenyan Daniel Kipchirchir Komen took over the lead for two laps in the men's mile, but eventually finished third in 4:03.82. Photo: PhotoRun.net

Lagat said after the race: “It didn’t go well today. He just did a smart thing again, just pulled under on the curve. He surprised me by going at the curve right there.” Photo: PhotoRun.net

Brenda Martinez won the women's mile in a career indoor best of 4:34.62. Photo: PhotoRun.net

Stephanie Garcia ran to a strong fourth-place finish in the women's mile, crossing the finish line in 4:45.90. Photo: PhotoRun.net

Ethiopian Fantu Magiso wins the women's 800 meters easily in 2:07.54. Photo: PhotoRun.net

Zavon Watkins of Liverpool, New York topped the field in the boys mile, breaking the tape in 4:19.86. Photo: PhotoRun.net

Samantha Nadel of North Shore (NY) won the high school girls mile in 4:47.66--7 seconds ahead of her teammate, Brianna Nerud. Photo: PhotoRun.net