Beijing: OP Jaisha smashed her own national record while finishing 18th, one place above compatriot Sudha Singh, in the women’s marathon event as the World Athletics Championships concluded yesterday with none of the Indians even remotely coming up with any chance of winning a medal.

India’s Sudha Singh, (left) and OP Jaisha after finishing the women’s marathon event at Beijing’s 'Bird’s Nest' Stadium yesterday. PIC:AP/PTI