Sullivan, from Brantford, Ont., won in three minutes 54.1 seconds, edging fellow University of Michigan product Nick Willis of New Zealand, who crossed in 3:54.7. Adam Goucher of Portland, Ore., was third in 3:55.1. Nate Brannen of Cambridge, Ont., was 10th in 3:59.4.

Sullivan's victory comes on the heels of a successful track season _ the 32-year-old has run some of his fastest times since the 2000 Sydney Olympics this past summer.

American Sara Hall won the women's race in 4:28.0. Kim Smith of New Zealand was second in 4:30.3, while Erin Donohue of the U.S. took third in 4:31.7. Megan Metcalfe of Edmonton was 10th in 4:34.4.