Walker runs to gold with Olympic record

JAMAICA’S Melaine Walker continued her nation’s stunning Olympics, winning gold in the 400m hurdles in a new Olympic record of 52.64s.

Walker powered off the final hurdle to finish comfortably ahead of American Sheena Tosta, with Britain’s Natasha Danvers putting an injury-plagued season behind her to snatch bronze.

“I was kind of expecting it,” Walker said. “I’ve dreamed about it a million times. I see my race over and over and I can see myself crossing the finish line.”