Middle-distance runner Ryan Mphahlele and sprint hurdler Taylon Bieldt were unable to challenge for medals on the third and final day of the World Athletics Indoor Championships in Glasgow, Scotland on Sunday.

Mphahlele, who had done well to finish third in a tactical first-round heat two days earlier, settled for 12th place in the men's 1 500m final in 3:41.08. Up front, Geordie Beamish of New Zealand won gold in 3:36.54.

Bieldt, one of SA's most versatile track athletes, finished sixth in her 60m hurdles heat in 8.25 seconds on her indoor debut. She did not progress to the semi-finals.

Tshepo Tshite, who completed the South African contingent at the championships, took fourth place in his 1 500m heat 3:46.70 on day one, missing out on a place in the final.

"The indoors provided a valuable experience to the South African athletes since such competitions are not available in our continent," said James Moloi, the President of Athletics South Africa. "The indoors have their own dynamics considering we are still at the peak of our summer in South Africa and therefore offered valuable experience to the three athletes."

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