Through the final turn, Natalya Pechonkina in lane 8 started to make headway against Scott's lead, with Board sandwiching the challenge from the inside.

Coming off the turn, Board attacked and took the lead, Besson was still more than two metres behind Scott, but the rush was on.

Besson shot past Scott and gained on Board with every step.

Besson passed Board 10 metres before the line with Pechonkina taking bronze well ahead of Janet Simpson.

The Women's 200m competition consisted of heats (Round 1), Semifinals and a Final.