Day 13: Merritt saves US from Drop Zone

Merritt, the 2007 world runner-up to Wariner, won in a lifetime best 43.75 seconds, a time only four runners in history have bettered.

Image: LaShawn Merritt of the United States poses with his gold medal on the podium after the men`s 400m final.

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