
Ranjitha (#17) starts on her second lap. (Photo 1 © Lai Jun Wei/Red Sports)
Choa Chu Kang Stadium, Friday, July 11, 2008 - Ranjitha from Anderson Secondary grabbed the C Division Girls 1500 Metres gold with a commanding lead, 18 seconds ahead of the runner-up, to emerge the undisputed winner of her event.
It was a great photo finish opportunity for the cameras to capture the huge gap between her and the rest, and she herself was shocked at such a margin of victory, "I did not expect to lead by such a margin. It is not often that happens."
When quizzed about her feelings while running, she quipped shyly, "I was scared at first, looking at the competition, but my aim was always to get first".
Such quiet determination reaped rewards for Ranjitha, and we wish her another victory for her next event, the 800m final next Wednesday. Ranjitha is not new to the track scene as well, despite her being in the C Division. She has been running events such as the recent WALA track championships for the past three years.
With this victory, it signals that she can only get better with every run. Good luck!
Final Result:
1500 Metres C-Girls
1st- Ranjitha (Anderson) 05:12.65
2nd- Hannah Lau Sing Hee (Cedar Girls) 05:29.81
3rd- Lee Ying Si Win Sy (Saint Nicholas Girls) 05:30.36

Ranjitha (#17) finishes first with a time of 5min 12.65s. (Photo 2 © Lai Jun Wei/Red Sports)

Hannah Lau (#148) comes in second where as Winsy Lee (#32) pips fellow team mate Janielle Lim (#29) to third place. (Photo 3 © Lai Jun Wei/Red Sports)

Winsy Lee leads the pack on the start of the second lap. (Photo 4 © Lai Jun Wei/Red Sports)

You know when you're really good when you see this. Ranjitha looks back at the pack and nearest competitor who is about 20s away after she crosses the finishing line. (Photo 5 © Lai Jun Wei/Red Sports)
More photos in the gallery.
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