ANOTHER MESS .. BATON DROPPING IS CATCHING; DAY 14 IN BEIJING.Byline: By JOHN CROSS GREAT BRITAIN'S butterfingered but·ter·fin·gers pl.n. (used with a sing. verb) A person who tends to drop things. but  ter·fin women's 4x100m relay team
followed the men's example by catching the 'dropsy'
disease.
Montell Douglas and Emily Freeman Emily Freeman is a British senior female runner from the. She is currently associated with the Yorkshire / Wakefield Harriers & AC. In 2006, her UK Athletics ranking in the 100m is 5th, with a best time of 11.40 seconds. messed up their baton change, allowing the Russians in for a surprise victory. And after Britain's 4x400 relay semi-final a spooked Kelly Sotherton admitted: "I was petrified pet·ri·fy v. pet·ri·fied, pet·ri·fy·ing, pet·ri·fies v.tr. 1. To convert (wood or other organic matter) into a stony replica by petrifaction. 2. getting the baton and then passing it on." In a day of drama for the 4x400m relay girls, Lee McConnell had to pull out with a torn muscle and Sotherton was drafted in. She said: "I'm only in the team because Lee can't compete. I hope I've done her justice." Christine Ohuruogo last night admitted she nearly blew Britain's hopes at the end of the race. 400m gold medalist Ohuruogu eased up so much that she had to end up diving for the line to claim the third and final qualifying place just ahead of Germany. Ohuruogu said: "I was just told to qualify so I was taking it easy but I didn't see the German." GB men's 4x400m relay squad easily qualified for their final - even though Martyn Rooney eased up and celebrated before the finish. CAPTION(S): MEN MESSED UP TOO Yesterday's Mirror; ANGUISH Britain's women relay team can't believe it has all gone wrong |
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