Manjit Singh ran the race of his life at the GBK Stadium to clinch a stunning gold medal in the 800m event yesterday, clocking 1:46.15s. His compatriot and the in-form Jinson Jonson (1:46.35s), had to settle for silver, while Qatar's Abubaker Abdallah (1:46.38s), who was leading for the most part of the double lap race, finished with bronze.

Jinson has been in top form, having set the national record in the 800m (1:45.65s), making him the favourite to win the event here. However, his good friend Manjit had other ideas. In a brilliantly-paced race, Manjit stayed behind the leader pack of four-five runners right up until the 650m mark, before he suddenly changed gears and forged ahead, charging like a speed train.