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U.S. set world record in 4x400 mixed relayThe United States' mixed 4x400-meter relay team set a world record in the first round of the event Friday at the Paris Olympics.,The quartet of Vernon Norwood, Shamier Little, Bryce Deadmon and Kaylyn Brown won their heat in the record time of 3:07.41. They shattered the previous mark of 3:08.80, se...

4x400 Runner Comes Back "From The Depths Of Hell" To WinTo get the full effect of the dramatic ending to the women’s 4x400 at Saturday’s Irish University Athletics Association intervarsity games, I suggest you watch the entire race. But if you’re pressed for time, skip to 3:06 for the final lap. It’s incredible, with an incredible ending, and improved 50...

American Relay Runner Broke His Leg, Still Finished His RunManteo Mitchell is an American hero and a man's man. Running the opening leg of today's 4x400 qualifying heat, Mitchell felt something go in his leg. Pain? You bet. Enough pain to let down his teammates and his country? Fuck and no....

Oscar Pistorius And South African Relay Team Crash Out Of Heats, Appeal Their Way Back Into Finals

The baton never even made it into Oscar Pistorius's handicapable hand. He was waiting to run the third leg for South Africa, and could only watch as the runner ahead of him collided with a rival, both going down injured. Everyone, most of all Pistorius, believed his Olympics were over without even g...