Ben Jipcho/Brendan Commonwealth Games,NZ(Arthur Lydiard commentary)

The 1974 Commonwealth Games can still claim to be one of the greatest championships ever in terms of the the men’s track , the 5000m., was certainly no disappointment,Kenyan Ben Jipcho edging England’s Brendan Foster out down the home straight,recording the second fastest time in in the crowd, giving a sort of commentary, was coaching legend Arthur Lydiard,quite rightly impressed by the bronze position was Dave Black,adding to the silver he had won in the 10K earlier in the down the field were defending champion Ian Stewart and Dave was in the form of his life at these games,also winning the 3K Steeplechase and taking bronze in the legendary world record run by Bayi in the 1500 for the sport he turned professional shortly afterwards.