Shaunae Miller dived across the finish line to deny Allyson Felix a fifth Olympic gold Monday, in a thrilling women's 400-meter final at Rio 2016. Bahamas-born Miller led going into the final straight and plunged over the line to beat Felix, the world champion, into second place, ahead of Jamaica's Shericka Jackson in third. Miller's dive stirred some controversy on social media, though some prominent names in track and field came to her defense. "Shaunae Miller's dive was to recover from falling. Sprinters know the quickest way across the line is a well timed lean. Trust me on that," former Olympian Michael Johnson tweeted. Follow Michael Johnson ✔ @MJGold Shaunae Miller's dive was to recover from falling. Sprinters know the quickest way across the line is a well timed lean. Trust me on that. 8:46 AM - 16 Aug 2016 1,274 1,274 Retweets 1,598 1,598 likes Follo...
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