Erin Densham finishes behind Nicola Spirig (right) and Lisa Norden (left). Getty - Jeff J Mitchell
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Densham claims gutsy bronze
AUSTRALIA'S Erin Densham has claimed a gutsy bronze medal in a dramatic finish to the women's triathlon on Day Eight.
Densham held off American Sarah Groff to finish in a time of 1:59:50 and claim the bronze medal following a four-way sprint to the line.
Nicola Spirig of Switzerland won gold despite appearing to finish level with Sweden's Lisa Norden.
Both women finished in a time of 1:59:48 seconds in gripping battle down the final 100 metres, with Spirig awarded the gold on review.
Australia's Emma Jackson finished eighth, but team-mate Emma Moffatt failed to complete the course after crashing on the bike leg on a corner near Buckingham Palace.
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