Briton Sam Ellis produced a storming finish in the home straight to claim the bronze medal in the men's 800m.
Ellis, 24, had only scraped through the first round as a fastest loser earlier in the week, but in what was a very physical final the British star forced his way through in the final few yards to grab a medal.
Dutchman Bram Som crossed the line first in one minute 46.56secs after battling his way up the inside in the home straight, pushing his way past long-time leader Dmitrijs Milkevics of Latvia.
David Fiegen, of Luxembourg, took the silver, just 0.03secs back, with Ellis (1.46.64) pipping Milkevics for third place.
Ellis, who had to survive an appeal from Milkevics before being confirmed as a medallist, said: "My expectation of a medal was very low.
"My tactics were to sit in the inside of the group and wait and see.''
The other British competitor, Michael Rimmer, finished back in eighth place in 1.47.66.
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