There were also successes for the British men in the 5000m. Ben Reynolds retained his M50 world title by breaking clear with four laps to go to clock 16:01.64. M60 Paul Thompson had a narrow victory in 18:28.86.
Caroline Myers claimed W45 5000m bronze.
Will Norbert took the first British track gold of the championships – in the M80 5000m walk where Ed Shillabeer (M75) and Ian Richards (M65) added silvers.