Mubarak Shah of Pakistan won this event in the 1958 Asian Games with a timing of 9:03 mins. Japanese athletes picked up silver and bronze.
You won't remember these names, which are minor footnotes in another tale. This tale has gained prominence in India in March 2012,
about someone who did not make it to the medals.
Why?
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Pan Singh Tomar, the subject of the eponymous film made by Tigmanshu Dhulia, was a 3000 metre steeplechase athlete from India who would also hold
the National record for the sport. He took part in 1958 Asiad in this event, but was not able to win a medal.
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