New Delhi: S. Shanthi of Tamil Nadu left behind Pinky Pramanik of Railways to claim the women’s 800m gold on the last day of the National Open Athletics Championship on Sunday.

Railways emerged clear winners in both men’s and women’s sections. Services were runners up in the men’s section while Police came second in the women’s category.

Shanthi clocked 2:02.21s to come first while Pinky finished second with a timing of 2:03.37. Sinimol Paulose of Tamil Nadu came third at 4:22.93. Shanthi was also declared the best women athlete of the event.

Bibu Mathew, who clinched gold in the triple jump (16.29) category on Sunday, was adjudged the best male athlete.

In women’s 200m, Chitra Soman of ONGC took the top honours. Chitra clocked 24.08 secs leaving behind Rakhi Saha (24.54) of Railways and H.M. Jyothi (24.62) of Karnataka.

In women’s long jump, J.J. Shobha of Railways jumped 6.32 to clinch the gold. G.G. Pramila, also of Railways, came second while the third spot went to Shalu Choudhary (5.92) of Delhi.

In men’s 200 meter, Vishal Saxena took the gold with a timing of 21.33 secs, ahead of B.G. Nagraj (21.35). A. Aravaind (21.46) took the third place.