Sha'Carri Richardson, US sprints to gold in 4x100 relay

Field Level Media|published: Fri 9th August, 14:27 2024

Aug 8, 2024; Saint-Denis, FRANCE; Sha'carri Richardson (USA) reacts in the women's 4x100m relay round 1 heats during the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games at Stade de France. Mandatory Credit: James Lang-USA TODAY Sports

PARIS -- The United States won the gold medal in the Olympic women's 4x100 meters relay on Friday, their 12th title in the event ,after Great Britain botched their final exchange.

The U.S. team of Melissa Jefferson, Twanisha Terry, Paris Olympic 200-meter champion Gabby Thomas and Sha'Carri Richardson clocked 41.78 seconds after getting the baton around the track with no mishaps.

Britain couldn't say the same.

Leading the U.S. through three legs, Amy Hunt struggled to get the baton into Daryll Neita's hand in pouring rain at Stade de France. Neita lost all her momentum, but still brought Britain home in 41.85 for silver.

Germany claimed bronze in 41.97.

The U.S. have dominated the event with 12 Olympic titles, but lost to their great rivals Jamaica at the Tokyo Games.

--Reuters, Special to Field Level Media