Maryam Jamal's bronze brings Olympic glory to Bahrain

Maryam Yusuf Jamal of Bahrain celbrates winning bronze during the Women's 1500m Final

Bahrain's Maryam Yusuf Jamal has become the darling of Bahrain athletics as she secured a bronze medal - Bahrain's first medal at Olympics - last night in the women's 1,500 metres in a dramatic finale to the race at the Olympic Stadium in London.

The 27-year-old, who was ranked ninth out of the 13 runners based on personal best times this season, was leading after the 300m mark, with Gamze Bulut of Turkey close by.