Olympics: Danvers Takes Surprise Bronze in 400m Hurdles
Britain won their third athletics medal of the Games after Tasha Danvers took bronze in the 400m hurdles
Britain's Olympic medal haul was given a surprise boost after Tasha Danvers produced a superb run to seal a bronze medal in the women's 400m hurdles.
The London-born athlete qualified for the world championships final last year but finished last in that race and has never previously threatened the medal placings in major championships.
Her time of 53.84sec was enough for third place today, however, with Jamaica's Melaine Walker taking gold and Sheena Tosta of the USA taking silver.
The London-born athlete qualified for the world championships final last year but finished last in that race and has never previously threatened the medal placings in major championships.
Her time of 53.84sec was enough for third place today, however, with Jamaica's Melaine Walker taking gold and Sheena Tosta of the USA taking silver.
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