Turkish Golden Girl Sureyya Settles For Silver

Two weeks ago, Ayhan registered the fastest time in the recent years with 3.55.60 at the Golden League in Zurich. She finished yesterday’s race with a time of 3.59.04.

Speaking right after the finish, Ayhan said she had been under enormous pressure and was affected by that. "I have never been pushed this hard. I came here for the gold medal but second place is awesome. My next goal is the Olympic Games. Turkish people can be sure that I will record my best time in the Olympic Games."

France 2 television said the result of the race was surprising as Ayhan had been tipped as the favorite.