Matthew Centrowitz produced a stunning gun-to-tape 1500m run on Saturday to claim the United States' first gold in the event since 1908. Centrowitz, fourth in the London Games four years ago and twice a world championship medallist, timed 3min 50.00sec. The last American to win the 1500m in the Olympics was Mel Sheppard in the 1908 London Games, and Centrowitz was left shell-shocked by his performance. Centrowitz added: "There's no achievement in sport that tops Olympic gold, no world record, no other medal. Willis also didn't count himself on whether he could still compete at a fifth Olympics: "What do you think?

Source: dna August 21, 2016 05:15 UTC