World record holder misses 400m final, opening path for Fairweather medal
Canadian star Summer McIntosh failed to qualify for the 400m final after a heat misjudgment, allowing New Zealand's Erika Fairweather to medal.
World record holder Summer McIntosh missed qualification for the 400m main final due to a misjudgement in her heat. This opened the door for Erika Fairweather to secure a medal for New Zealand. An Australian competitor was also positioned to benefit from McIntosh's absence.
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World record holder's blunder opens door for Aussie gold, Kiwi bronze
Canadian star Summer McIntosh missed the 400m main final after a heat misjudgment, paving the way for Erika Fairweather to medal medal.