Rashid Ramzi of Bahrain crosses the finish line during the men's 1,500m final at the National Stadium, also known as the Bird's Nest, during Beijing 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, China, Aug. 19, 2008. Rashid Ramzi won the gold. (Xinhua/Guo Dayue) Photo Gallery>>>

    BEIJING, Aug. 19 (Xinhua) -- Rashid Ramzi of Bahrain won the Olympic men's 1,500m gold medal in a time of 3:32.94 here on Tuesday.

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

Rashid Ramzi of Bahrain reacts after winning the men's 1,500m final at the National Stadium, also known as the Bird's Nest, during Beijing 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, China, Aug. 19, 2008. Rashid Ramzi won the gold. (Xinhua/Liao Yujie) Photo Gallery>>>

Rashid Ramzi(L4) of Bahrain competes during men's 1,500m final at the National Stadium, also known as the Bird's Nest, during Beijing 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, China, Aug. 19, 2008. Rashid Ramzi won the gold. (Xinhua/Guo Dayue) Photo Gallery>>>

Rashid Ramzi of Bahrain reacts after winning the men's 1,500m final at the National Stadium, also known as the Bird's Nest, during Beijing 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, China, Aug. 19, 2008. Rashid Ramzi won the gold. (Xinhua/Liao Yujie) Photo Gallery>>>