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Great Britain claim bronze in men's 4x400m relay

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Great Britain win the bronze medal in the men's 4x400m relay after a photo finish.

Martyn Rooney has helped Great Britain to a bronze medal in the 4x400m relay final at the World Athletics Championships.

Rabah Yousif of Great Britain, Delanno Williams of Great Britain, Jarryd Dunn of Great Britain and Martyn Rooney of Great Britain celebrate after winning bronze in the Men's 4x400 Metres Relay final during day nine of the 15th IAAF World Athletics Champio© Getty Images

Rooney ran 44.00s on the final lap and came from behind to pip Jamaica's Javon Francis in a photo finish.

USA won the gold in a time of 2:57.82, with Trinidad and Tobago in second (2:58.20).

The event closed the World Athletics Championships and Great Britain finished fourth overall with four gold medals, one silver and two bronzes.

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Christine Ohuruogu of Great Britain, Anyika Onuora of Great Britain, Eilidh Child of Great Britain and Seren Bundy-Davies of Great Britain celebrate after winning bronze in the Women's 4x400 Relay Final during day nine of the 15th IAAF World Athletics Cha
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