McPherson places 2nd, Day gets 3rd in Monaco Diamond League

KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jamaica’s Stephanie McPherson and Christine Day had to settle for second and third, respectively, behind American Francena McCorory in the women’s 400m at the 10th Diamond League meet of the season in Monaco, Friday.

McCorory ran a world leading time of 49.83 seconds to finish ahead of McPherson (50.41) and Day (50.66).

Former World and Olympic Champion Christine Ohuruogu of Great Britain was fourth in a time of 50.82 seconds, her fastest of the season.

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