Ohuruogu's crew set to grab gold in Amsterdam

Christine Ohuruogu representing England in the Commonwealth GamesCredit: Alex Livesey

Day four
Eurosport 2, 11.30am

The absence of the drug-banned Russian team from Amsterdam’s European Championships this week has opened up opportunities for medals for many athletes, especially in a couple of events which get going today.

Great Britain’s women’s 4x400 metres relay squad appear strong. Headed by the former Olympic and world champion Christine Ohuruogu, and including the in-form Anyika Onuora, they would normally be game contenders for a minor medal in a race dominated by the eastern Europeans.

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Steven Downes

Published on 9 July 2016inAthletics tips

Last updated 18:42, 8 July 2016

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