Deakes powers through heat for world title

September 01, 2007

Australia's world-record holder Nathan Deakes came through the longest and most grueling contest of the world championships to win gold in the men's 50-kilometer walk on Saturday morning. Drenched in sweat and the contents of the many bottles of water he had poured over his head in an attempt to keep cool, the 30-year-old crossed the line in Nagai Stadium after three hours, 43 minutes and 53 seconds. (WCSN, WCSN.com) Copyright (c) 2007 WCSN.com.