Track Flash: Bahrain Claims Gold

Rashid Ramzi of Bahrain captured the gold medal in the men's 1,500 meters, the final event of Tuesday night's program.

Bashir won in 3 minutes 32.94 seconds.

Asbel Kipruto Kiprop of Kenya won the silver and Nicholas Willis of New Zealand took the bronze.

None of the Americans in this event -- Lopez Lomong, Bernard Lagat and Leo Manzano -- advanced out of the semifinals.

By Tracee Hamilton  |  August 19, 2008; 10:52 AM ET  | Category:  Track and Field
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