US Men Win Gold in 4x400 Relay at Olympics

The U.S. women’s 4x400 relay team delivered a stunning performance at the Paris Olympics, securing the gold medal with a time of 3:15.27. The team, consisting of Shamier Little, Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, Gabby Thomas, and Alexis Holmes, showcased their dominance, particularly with McLaughlin-Levrone’s impressive lap of 47.71 seconds, the fastest of the race. The Netherlands finished second with a time of 3:19.50, while Great Britain took bronze. In a thrilling conclusion to the track events, the U.S. men’s 4x400 relay team also triumphed, setting an Olympic record of 2:54.43. The team, featuring Christopher Bailey, Vernon Norwood, Bryce Deadmon, and Rai Benjamin, narrowly defeated Botswana, who finished just tenths of a second behind. This victory marked the third consecutive gold for the U.S. in this event, continuing a legacy of excellence in Olympic relays. Rai Benjamin, who had won gold in the 400-meter hurdles the previous night, played a crucial role in the men’s relay, holding off Botswana’s Letsile Tebogo in a dramatic finish. The U.S. has now claimed 19 gold medals in the men’s 4x400 relay across 26 Olympic competitions, reinforcing their historical dominance in the event. Overall, the U.S. track and field team concluded the Olympics with a remarkable total of 34 medals, including 14 golds, solidifying their status as the leading nation in athletics at the Games.