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Britain claim bronze in 4x400m relay, Jamaica win gold

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Britain claim bronze in the women's 4x400m relay, with Jamaica taking gold and USA winning silver.

Great Britain have won the bronze medal in the women's 4x400m relay at the World Athletics Championships in a time of 3:23.62.

Christine Ohuruogu of Great Britain, Anyika Onuora of Great Britain, Eilidh Child of Great Britain and Seren Bundy-Davies of Great Britain celebrate after winning bronze in the Women's 4x400 Relay Final during day nine of the 15th IAAF World Athletics Cha© Getty Images

A sprint finish between Jamaica's Novlene Williams-Mills and USA's Francena McCorory resulted in Williams-Mills surge clear in the final stages to claim the gold medal.

Christine Ohuruogu ran Britain's first leg, and handed over to Anyika Onuora. Eilidh Child then maintained third place for Great Britain before Seren Bundy-Davies held her position in the final lap.

Jamaica finished in a time of 3:19.13 with USA 0.31 seconds behind.

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