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Shaunae Miller dives over line to deny Felix Allyson gold in 400m

Bahamian Shaunae Miller dived over line tpo deny Felix Allyson of USA gold in women’s 400m race in Rio Olympics. (Photo: Courtesy)

Rio, Brazil: Bahamian Shaunae Miller launched herself over the finishing line with a desperate dive to pip American Allyson Felix to Olympic 400 meters gold by the slimmest of margins in a thrilling final on Monday.

After literally flying across the line in a personal best time of 49.44 seconds, the 22-year-old lay on the track, shaken up and exhausted, as she waited for the scoreboard to confirm she had clinched her first major title.

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