Danvers claims bronze for Britain

Updated 15.54 Wed Aug 20 2008
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Natasha Danvers claimed a bronze medal for Great Britain in the 400 metres hurdles.

She ran a lifetime best of 53.84 seconds to finish in third place behind Melaine Walker of Jamaica and Sheena Tosta of the United States.

Danvers ran a lifetime best of 53.84 seconds to finish in third place

The medal completed an incredible comeback for Danvers who has struggled with injury.

She tore a hamstring earlier in the year and looked certain to miss out on a place on the Great Britain Olympic team.

But the selectors showed their faith in her by including her in the team.

It was the third time she had reached a major final but the first time she had claimed a medal at world level.

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