Centrowitz dominates Farah in 1,500m

Los Angeles: American Matthew Centrowitz, the 1500 meter Olympic champion at the Rio Games, dominated Britain’s Mo Farah, the undisputed king of the 5,000 and 10,000 metres, at the USATF Distance Classic meet in Los Angeles on Thursday night. The 27-year-old Centrowitz won the 1,500m race in a time of three minutes, 33.41 seconds over Farah, who clocked a 3:34.19. American Christopher O’Hare finished third in 3:34.35. “I am happy with my time,” said Centrowitz. “When you have a four-time Olympic champion in front of you, you know it’s going to be tough. It’s the first time I beat him. It is good for the confidence.”