“There is no way that is was not going to happen” so declared Alastair Chalmers after he crossed the winning line in first place.

Chalmers had just become the men’s 400m hurdles champion at the Regional Arena, Manchester, with a time of 49:49s.

The determination and intensity he displayed throughout the race only subsided as he got to the medals’ podium when the emotion flowed. Well done. Alistair.