2017 World Championships: Isaac Makwala beats the rain, stomach virus to reach 200 final; American Phyllis Francis wins women`s 400 in upset
(LA Times MLB)

After five pushups to prove he has beaten a stomach virus, Isaac Makwala made the most of a belated chance to compete in the 200 meters at the world championships on Wednesday and qualified for the final. The runner from Botswana was first allowed to race alone on the track ahead of the evening...