UNCATEGORIZED

Photo finish: Miller dives past Felix to win Olympics 400-meter

Aug 15, 2016, 8:00 PM | Updated: 8:08 pm

Bahamian 400-meter sprinter Shaunae Miller had the lead but thought a leap of faith — rather, a dive — would help her hold off American Allyson Felix.

Diving across the finish line, Miller defeated Felix with a final time of 49.44 seconds on Monday to win gold at the 2016 Rio Olympics. Because a runner’s final time is decided by when their torso first crosses the finish line, it was possible Miller’s dive — a legal one, for what it’s worth — wasn’t needed as she finished 0.07 seconds ahead of Felix.

But whether it was needed or not doesn’t matter.

Felix, in earning the silver medal, still made history by becoming the most decorated women’s track and field athlete in United States history, passing Jackie Joyner-Kersee to earn a seventh medal.

More painfully, however, was the fact that Felix fell short in the U.S. trails in July by failing to qualify in the 200-meter event.

That defeat, coincidentally, also came courtesy of a diving competitor. At the trials, Felix finished in fourth place behind Jenna Prandini by 0.01 seconds.

Uncategorized

Paul Burkett

Dbacks Home Opener Tickets

The DBacks are back in action!! Register below for the chance to see your 2023 National League Champs debut on Opening Night!!

1 month ago

Promotions

Win the Valentines Day Prize Pack

One lucky winner will win a pair of tickets to the Ren Festival, two tickets to the Arizona Coyotes game tomorrow night and a brand new Stanley Cup!

1 month ago

Promotions

CopperBlues Wings & Roses Suns Ticket Giveaway

Enter below for your chance to win a pair of tickets to a future Phoenix Sun’s game!!

2 months ago

Samantha Hampton

Here Come The Suns Weekend Giveaway

WIN THE ULIMATE ARIZONA WEEKEND GIVEAWAY INCLUDING: -2 Waste Management tickets – 2 Phoenix Suns v Jazz on 2/8 tickets -2 Frank Caliendo tickets      

2 months ago

Bol Bol...

Damon Allred

Bol Bol, Damion Lee only injured Phoenix Suns going into Kings matchup Tuesday

Phoenix Suns center Bol Bol is out with a right foot sprain for Tuesday's game when the Suns host the Sacramento Kings at Footprint Center.

2 months ago

Promotions

Copper Blues Premium Giveaway

Register below for your chance to win premium lower-level tickets to the Warriors vs Suns game tonight!

4 months ago

Photo finish: Miller dives past Felix to win Olympics 400-meter