Did Allyson Felix win gold in the women's 400-meter final at the Summer Olympics?

No. Shaunae Miller of the Bahamas won the women's 400-meter final at the Summer Olympics Monday, edging America's star runner Allyson Felix in a time of 49.44 seconds on a damp night in Rio de Janeiro.

Felix closed in on Miller in the closing meters – but she couldn't get ahead of her, finishing at 49.51. At the finish, Miller dove, or perhaps collapsed, across the line. It was a move that Felix later mirrored, as the toll of the race hit home.

Jamaica's Shericka Jackson won bronze, in a time of 49.85.

Felix, 30, now has seven Olympic medals, making her the most decorated female athlete in U.S. track and field's history. She passes Jackie Joyner-Kersee — who is also married to Felix's coach, Bob Kersee. Read more at NPR.

Allyson Felix is an American sprinter from California. According to TeamUSA.org, Felix first tried running track in 9th grade. She participated in her first Olympics in 2004, and has won four Olympic gold medals since: 2008 Beijing 4×400m relay, 2012 London 200m, 2012 London 4×100m relay, 2012 London 4×400m relay. She also has two Olympic silver medals and multiple gold medals in the World Championships.

Find out more about the rising runner at Heavy.com.

Get the latest news on Allyson Felix on Twitter @allysonfelix or visit her Facebook page.

Tuesday, August 16 2016


Source: http://www.npr.org/sections/thetorch/2016/08/15/490155038/allyson-felix-wins-silver-as-the-bahamas-miller-takes-gold-in-400-meter-final

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