Yeshnil Karan secured his third gold medal at the 2023 Pacific Games in Honiara, Solomon Islands by triumphing in the 3000 meters steeplechase.
The 22-year-old Yaladro native from Tavua clocked just over 9 minutes and 18 seconds and fell only 11 seconds short of the games record.
His training partner, 18-year-old Evueli Toia won bronze in the same event.
Karan’s achievement marks the most impressive individual performance in athletics at the 2023 Pacific Games.
