Great Britain's female 4x100m relay team grabbed a surprise silver medal on Sunday in Gothenburg.
The British quartet had only qualified as fastest losers during Saturday's heats, but they made the most of their second chance.
Running in dreadful wet conditions, the British quartet ran well throughout and when the baton was handed to the in-form Joice Maduaka on the anchor leg, she brought the baton home behind the victorious Russian side.
Russia ran 42.71secs, with Britain coming home in 43.51.
Anyika Onuora had given the Brits a flying start with Emma Ania, who didn't run in the heats, and Emily Freeman continuing the good work.
Russia were way ahead, but the Brits moved into second place on the final changeover when the Germans fumbled their baton change and failed to finish.
They were not the only ones - the French and the Belgians also failed to get round.
"This is brilliant,'' said Maduaka. "This year we have an excellent team spirit and there is harmony.
"I was especially determined to get one because of my fourth place in the 100m final.''
Belarus took the bronze medal ahead of Ukraine.
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