In the 1,500m, Belal did well to stay among the events leaders for the first two laps, and at the bell was in fifth position.

The 19-year-old kicked in the last 200m, and heading down the line put on a determined sprint to ward off the strong challenges of Moroccan Abdalaati Iguider. Belal completed the race, arms raised in triumph, in 3:35.94.