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Bahamian Miller wins 400m gold
RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil, CMC – Bahamian Shaunae Miller won a dramatic women’s
American Allyson Felix (R) finished with a silver medal, while Shaunae Miller of the Bahamas (L) won the gold. (AP)
400 metres final at the Rio Olympics here last night.
The 22-year-old clocked a personal-best 49.44 seconds to beat World champion American Allyson Felix who clocked a season-best 49.51.
Jamaican Shericka Jackson claimed bronze in 49.85.
Miller went out fast and pushed to the end as Felix closed the gap. Only a desperate dive after an initial stumble cause Miller to edge over the line ahead of Felix to crown a dramatic conclusion to the women’s 400m final.
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