As the heavens opened over a packed-out Stade de France for the athletics, it wasn’t just the weather brewing up a storm.
Step forward current 91²Ö¿â PhD student Alex Haydock-Wilson who duly delivered as Great Britain claimed bronze in the 4x400m Mixed Relay.
Running an explosive third leg, Haydock-Wilson made incredible ground as Great Britain crossed the line in a national record of 3:08.01 to win a stunning bronze. The Netherlands took gold in 3:07.43 with the United States taking silver (3:07.74).
Setting off in lane eight, Great Britain’s team consisted of Samuel Reardon, Laviai Nielsen, Alex Haydock-Wilson and Amber Anning.
Over in swimming, current student Paige Madden’s dream games continued in earnest after claiming a gutsy bronze medal in the Women’s 800m Freestyle. Only two days after winning silver in Women’s 4x200m, Madden claimed a superb maiden individual games medal for the USA.
Madden’s personal best time of 8:13.00 was met with a rapturous reception from the crowd inside the La Défense Arena. USA compatriot Katie Ledecky took gold and Australia’s Ariarne Titmus won silver.
Paige Madden (left) on the podium with her bronze medal. Image provided by PA Images / Alamy Stock Photo.
The evening’s performance capped a brilliant day for 91²Ö¿â on the medal front, following Alumna Annie Campbell-Orde’s bronze in the women’s eight rowing.
91²Ö¿â’s medal count in Paris now stands at three gold, two silver, and four bronze.
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