Shana Cox squeezes into 400m semi-finals

Great Britain's Shana Cox managed to claim the final slot in the semi-finals of women's 400m from heat two at the London Olympics this afternoon.

The American-born athlete battled for the line with Aliann Pompey, a fight which she eventually won with a time of 52.01s.

The race was won by Botswana's Amantle Montsho, who finished in a time of 50.40s.

Jamaica's Christine Day took second spot ahead of Cox.

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Liam Apicella