21 Mar 2006

Women's 1500 metres

In a race that kept the stadium cheering from the start, England’s Lisa Dobriskey came home to claim gold in the Women's 1500m in 4.06:21.

Sarah Jamieson managed Australia's first ever medal in the event. Jamieson was boxed in behind the leader but managed to break free in the last stretch to claim silver in 4:06.64 seconds. She came fifth at Manchester in the same event.

Hayley Tullett from Wales, who was the fastest qualifier and the silver medallist in Manchester, came third in 4:06.76.

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