Ohuruogu claims second medal as 400m star anchors Britain to bronze in relay
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Christine Ohuruogu took her second medal of the World Championships after Britain's women claimed bronze in the 4x400m relay in Moscow.
Following on from her brilliant gold in the individual event earlier this week, Ohuruogu anchored the British team home behind winners Russia and the United States who claimed silver.
The quartet of Eilidh Child, Shana Cox, Margaret Adeoye and Ohuruogu finished in a season's best three minutes 22.61 seconds.
We've done it: Shana Cox, Margaret Adeoye, Eilidh Child and Christine Ohuruogu claim bronze
Star performer: Ohuruogu runs the final leg in the women's 4x400m relay in Moscow
Over the line: Christine Ohuruogu anchors Britain home to the bronze medal behind Russia and United States
The team were missing the injured Perri Shakes-Drayton, who was forced to fly home on Friday after injuring her knee during the 400m hurdles final, but the strength of individual gold medallist Ohuruogu on the final lap secured a place on the podium.
Adeoye took the team from fourth to third in a strong third leg before handing on to Ohuruogu, who broke the British record to take 400m gold in thrilling fashion on Monday.
The 29-year-old still had plenty left in her legs to bring the team home more than one-and-a-half seconds ahead of fourth-placed France.
The medal takes Britain's total for the championships to four. Child, who finished fifth in the 400m hurdles final on Thursday, said: 'We all really wanted it so badly, and to go home with a medal is just brilliant.'
Adeoye added: 'I'm over the moon. I'm just very happy to take up this opportunity and I didn't want to let them down.'
Watching back at home, Shakes-Drayton tweeted: 'Yaaaaaaay yes ladies. Podium finish. Proud of you all.'
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