Houssein Omar Hassan

Houssein Omar Hassan of Djibouti finished the race to deafening cheers in last place, taking 11:23.50.

He had the track to himself as he jogged round his final two laps, receiving a huge ovation as he crossed the line.

The country's only competitor at the Games revealed afterwards that he had hurt his ankle at the start and thought about pulling out, but had been determined to finish.