Davis shines at the Euros

The team recorded 39.67 for fourth place, having won their heat earlier in 39.38. Davis said: “We didn’t get the result we wanted but our time was brilliant and the other teams broke records to beat us.

“I am proud of what I have achieved this season and I couldn’t have done it without my coach Cathy Walker.

“I have enjoyed a wonderful welcome into the GB team and I’ve loved every minute of being part of it.”

Richard Goodman defied torrential rain and wind to breach a long-sought-after barrier. Goodman, 24, recorded 13:59.94 for 5,000m in the Night of Athletics at Heusden-Zolder, Belgium.