The United States delivered a standout performance in the women’s 4×400 meters relay, clinching the gold medal with the second-fastest time in history, 3:15.27, on Saturday. This victory extends the U.S.’s impressive streak to eight consecutive gold medals in this event.
The American team, which included Olympic champions Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone and Gabby Thomas, came close to breaking the world record set by the former Soviet Union in 1988. Their stellar performance highlighted their dominance in the event.
In a thrilling competition, the Netherlands, led by Femke Bol, had to settle for silver with a time of 3:19.50, despite Bol’s impressive anchor leg. Britain secured the bronze with a time of 3:19.
Jamaica initially held the third position after the first leg, but their chances were dashed when Andrenette Knight dropped the baton after colliding with Ireland’s Rhasidat Adeleke during the second leg.
Shamier Little gave the U.S. a strong lead before passing the baton to McLaughlin-Levrone, who further extended the lead with a blistering 47.71-second lap. From that point on, the only uncertainty was who would take the silver medal, as the U.S. had established an insurmountable lead.
