Team USA Clinches Men’s 4x400m Relay Gold with New Olympic Record at Paris 2024
Team USA capped off the athletics events at the Paris 2024 Olympics with a thrilling performance in the men’s 4x400m relay, setting a new Olympic record with a time of 2:54.43.
The victorious U.S. team, featuring Christopher Bailey, Vernon Norwood, Bryce Deadmon, and 400m hurdles gold medallist Rai Benjamin, delivered a dramatic finish at the Stade de France. The race concluded with a breathtaking sprint between Benjamin and Botswana’s 21-year-old star, Letsile Tebogo, who had earlier won gold in the 200m.
Tebogo, who set a new African record with his time of 2:54.53, made a valiant effort to catch Benjamin in the final stretch, but ultimately fell just short. The crowd erupted in excitement as the two athletes battled it out to the finish line, with Benjamin narrowly securing gold for the U.S.
Great Britain also had a memorable run, clinching bronze with a new European record time of 2:55.83. This marks a significant achievement for British athletics, showcasing their competitive edge on the world stage.
The men’s 4x400m relay provided a fittingly dramatic end to the athletics events in Paris, with Team USA’s record-setting performance highlighting their dominance in the sport.
