The United States continued their dominance in track and field at the Paris Olympics, winning their 14th gold medal in the women’s 4×400-meter relay. Led by stars Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone and Gabby Thomas, the USA quartet clocked a time of 3:15.27 to take home the gold. The Netherlands secured silver, while Great Britain claimed bronze.
In the men’s 4×400-meter relay final, the USA narrowly clinched another gold medal in a thrilling last-leg battle with Botswana. Rai Benjamin held off Letsile Tebogo to secure the victory in an Olympic record time of 2:54.43. Botswana took silver, and Britain grabbed bronze.
In the field events, New Zealand’s Hamish Kerr shocked the field by winning gold in the men’s high jump, after a jump-off with American Shelby McEwen. The Qatari Mutaz Barshim settled for bronze, losing the gold he won in Tokyo.
American Masai Russell also produced a stunning run to win the Olympic gold in the women’s 100-meter hurdles, edging out French athlete Cyrena Samba-Mayela and Tokyo champion Jasmine Camacho-Quinn.
Overall, the USA’s track and field team showcased their depth and talent at the Paris Olympics, adding to their impressive medal count and continuing their legacy in the sport. The performances of both the men’s and women’s relay teams, as well as individual athletes like Kerr and Russell, highlighted the strength of American athletics on the international stage.
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