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USA Dominates Relay Races for Gold Medals at Olympics; Barshim Settles for Bronze in High Jump | Latest Updates from Paris 2024 Olympics


The United States continued their dominance in track and field at the Paris Games, winning their 14th gold medal in the women’s 4×400-metre relay and their ninth gold medal in the men’s 4×400-metre relay. The women’s team, featuring stars like Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone and Gabby Thomas, set a time of 3:15.27 to secure the win, while the men’s team narrowly held off Botswana to win in an Olympic record time of 2:54.43.

In the field events, New Zealand’s Hamish Kerr won gold in the men’s high jump after a jump-off with American Shelby McEwen. Mutaz Barshim of Qatar, who won gold in Tokyo, had to settle for bronze this time. Kerr expressed shock and joy at winning gold for his country in a dramatic final.

American Masai Russell claimed the Olympic title in the women’s 100-metre hurdles, narrowly beating out home favorite Cyrena Samba-Mayela of France and Tokyo champion Jasmine Camacho-Quinn of Puerto Rico. Russell delivered a time of 12.33 seconds in a thrilling finish.

Overall, the United States continued to showcase their track and field prowess at the Paris Games, adding to their impressive medal tally and solidifying their status as a powerhouse in the sport.

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