U.S. storm to gold in women's 4x400m relay

Athletics - World Athletics Championships - Doha 2019 - Women's 4x400 Metres Relay Final - Khalifa International Stadium, Doha, Qatar - October 6, 2019. Phyllis Francis of the U.S. passes the baton to Sydney McLaughlin of the U.S. REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson

DOHA (Reuters) - The United States stormed to victory in the women's 4x400 metres relay at the world championships on Sunday after leading from the start to clock a world leading time.

U.S. Olympic champion relay runner Phyllis Francis opened a comfortable lead before passing the baton to Sydney McLaughlin, silver medallist in the 400m hurdles at the worlds in Doha.