Phyllis Francis disrupted the anticipated Allyson Felix–Shaunae Miller-Uibo rematch, surging in between the stars to win the world 400m title on Wednesday night.
Miller-Uibo, who edged Felix by .07 in Rio, was poised to win her first world title through 350 meters. But the Bahamian stumbled with about 10 meters left and dropped back to fourth on a rainy night in London.
In came Francis, passing Felix to her left and Miller-Uibo to her right to grab gold in a personal-best 49.92 seconds. Qatar’s Salwa Eid Naser was second in 50.