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Paris Olympics 2024: Canada win gold in men’s 4x400m relay after USA disqualified
10/08/2024 11:50 AM | Click to read full article
Hot favourites the United States messed up a changeover yet again and were disqualified. Andre de Grasse ran a superb last leg to bring the Tokyo silver medallists home in 37.50 seconds for a second gold in the event following their 1996 success. Akani Simbine, the near man of the individual 100 metres, also ran a terrific last leg to get South Africa silver in an African record 37.57, as did Zharnel Hughes who earned Britain bronze in 37.61.
