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Late Nijel Amos burst claims 800m gold

Nijel Amos of Botswana wins gold in the men's 800m final at the Commonwealth Games ahead of the Olympic champion David Rudisha.

A late kick from Nijel Amos saw the Botswana athlete claim gold in the 800m final, as the Olympic champion David Rudisha finished second.

Nijel Amos of Botswana celebrates winning gold in the Men's 800 metres final at Hampden Park during day eight of the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games on July 31, 2014© Getty Images

Rudisha set the pace in the opening lap and was still ahead of his competitors with just 50m to go, but Amos made a late burst to overtake the reigning Olympic champion and threw out his arms in delight as he crossed the line.

Andre Oliver of South Africa edged ahead of Ferguson Cheruiyot Rotich of Kenya to claim the silver medal.

Scotland's Guy Learmonth registered a PB (1:46.69) as he finished sixth, while Michael Rimmer of England finished a place further back.

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David Rudisha of Kenya competes in the Men's 800 metres heats at Hampden Park during day six of the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games on July 29, 2014
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