Runner reaches 400m final to keep medal hopes alive

Pushing the limits: Shereen Samson Vallabouy taking the lead in the women’s 400m Heat 3 at the Hangzhou Olympics Stadium. — AP

SHEREEN Samson Vallabouy sat in the mixed zone, took a deep breath and smiled.

Despite the drizzle, the United States-based Malaysian had stormed into the 400m final in the Asian Games track and field event.