Russia's Borchin claims gold in Men's 20km Walk

Valeriy Borchin of Russia crosses the line to win the Men's 20km Walk Final. (Photo Credit: Getty Images)

(BEIJING, August 16) -- Valeriy Borchin has clocked the fastest time to win gold in the Men's 20km Walk at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games on Saturday, August 16.

Valeriy Borchin celebrates his victory. ( Photo Credit: Getty Images)

His time of 1 hour 19:01 minutes put him ahead of Jefferson Perez of Ecuador with a 0.14 second lead.

"I never expected to win this medal. At the beginning, I was lagging behind. That was not my strategy," said the gold medalist.

"I feel proud to have won this Gold medal for Russia. I feel my dream has come true," he added.

The bronze medal goes to Jared Tallent of Australia who finished in 1 hour 19:42 minutes.

Jefferson Perez crosses the line in second place in the Men's 20km Walk Final.(Photo Credit: Getty Images)

"Bronze is fantastic," Tallent said, quite pleased with his achievement. "I was never expecting to be a medalist."

Host China's Wang Hao came in fourth with a personal best of 1 hour 19:47 minutes while reigning Olympic champion Ivano Brugnetti of Italy took fifth in 1 hour 19:51 minutes.