The Olympic gold medal in the men's 1,500 meters went to American Matt Centrowicz, whose final lap was 50.62 seconds.
PHOTOS: Maryland's Matt Centrowicz wins gold in 1500m
Centrowitz, a Broadneck High School graduate, became the first American since 1908 to take home gold in the event, according to USA Today.
I think they should rename #CollegeParkway to #CentrowitzLane @MattCentrowitz @ABC2NEWS
— Jamie Costello (@JamiefromABC2) August 21, 2016
Are you kidding me?! #OlympicChampion pic.twitter.com/UEHCS8a9bz
— Matthew Centrowitz (@MattCentrowitz) August 21, 2016
His hometown alma mater took to Twitter to cheer him on and celebrate the victory.
GOLD!!!!!!!!!!! @MattCentrowitz WINS the 1500m!!! #BRUIN #AACPSBack2Awesome
— Broadneck HS (@BHSAACPS) August 21, 2016
Centrowitz won the silver medal at the 2013 world championships and took fourth at the 2012 London Games.
*WMAR Staff contributed to this report.
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