(AFP) Bahrain’s Maryam Yusuf Jamal has grabbed her first world gold medal in women’s 1,500 meters after beating her Russian rival Yelena Soboleva.
The Ethiopian-born Jamal struck for home with 300 meters to go but Soboleva stayed with her; however, it was Jamal who first crossed the line in three minutes 58.75 seconds.
Jamal’s victory over Soboleva was a milestone for her who could win Russia, the country, which held sway in the event claiming the three previous gold medals.