Kenya tops on opening day of world championships

Edna Kiplagat crashed chest-forward on the street late in the womens marathon only to recover and lead Kenya to an unprecedented sweep in the race on the opening day of the world championships.Kenyas perfect start contrasted with the fortunes of Steve Hooker. The defending pole vault champion from Australia no-heighted in qualification to see an injury-marred season get worse.Hooker says just mentally, it wasnt there. I had no confidence in what I was doing out there I wasnt feeling it.Kiplagat won in a slow 2 hours, 28 minutes, 43 seconds to claim the first gold medal of the competition. Priscah Jeptoo was second and Sharon Cherop was third.