Solomon Islands runner Rosefelo Siosi has set a new personal best time in the men's 5000m in Rio.
The 19 year old finished in 48th place after he crossed the finish line in 15 min 47.76 seconds.
Solomon Islands' Rosefelo Siosi competes in the Men's 5000m at the Rio Olympics. Photo: AFP
That's 11 seconds faster than his silver medal finish at last years Pacific Games in Papua New Guinea and more than half a minute quicker than his time at the Melanesian Championships in Fiji in July.
The teenager, who turns 20 next week, created headlines at the Commonwealth Games two years ago when he was lapped three times in the 5000m final, finishing 90 seconds behind the rest of the field.
However he's clearly made progress since, with his time in Rio more than a minute quicker than his then national record effort in Glasgow.
American Paul Chelimo was the fastest quailfier in the heats in 13 minutes 19.54 seconds.
Solomon Islands' middle distance runner Rosefelo Siosi after racing in Rio. Photo: AFP
