More Russian walk glory, Farah coasts at world athletics


MOSCOW (AFP) - Elena Lashmanova handed hosts Russia a second race walking gold on Tuesday, as Britain's Mo Farah advanced to the 5000m final in his bid for a middle-distance double.

After Aleksandr Ivanov's victory in the men's 20km walk on Sunday, it was Olympic champion and world record holder Lashmanova's turn in the women's 20km.

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