PERSONAL BESTS FOR RUNNERS AT YOUTH OLYMPICS

Jordan’s young middle distance runners, Samer Jawhar and Abdullah Al Mulaifi, have both set new personal bests at the Youth Olympic Games in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Al Mulaifi broke his previous mark in the 3,000m steeplechase and teammate Jawhar set a new personal best time in the 800m, finishing in 1minute and 53.05 seconds.

The times were not quick enough to carry them through to the finals, but their performances have given Athletics officials plenty of encouragement for the future.