The women’s 4x100m final began with drama when Nigeria was disqualified for a false start, but once the race got under way Jamaica and Switzerland produced a close battle for gold.
Jamaica led through the opening exchanges, but Switzerland moved narrowly ahead before the baton reached the anchor runners. Shanoya Douglas then delivered a 10.04 final leg to take Jamaica clear and secure gold in a world U20-leading 42.89.
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“It has been a long year for all of the Jamaican team, so to win this medal is a great honour,” said Douglas, whose championships ended on a high after taking silver in the 100m and 200m.
Switzerland claimed silver in 43.36, while Belgium set a national U20 record of 43.91 to take bronze.
