Avikash Lal has won gold for Fiji during the half marathon event at the Pacific Games.

Lal ran a personal best time of 1 hour and 12 minutes.

Lal had to settle for silver in the 5000 metres race and finished fourth in the 10,000 metres race earlier in the week.

Looking at the Medal tally, Team Fiji is currently fourth with 33 gold medals, 37 silver and 44 bronze.

New Caledonia is first with 74 gold, 53 silver and 48 bronze while Tahiti is second with 38 gold, 57 silver and 34 bronze.