Women's 4x400m Relay Summary

Event Overview

• Final track action at Stade de France
• Memorable nine days of athletics competition

Historical Context

• USA had won the women's 4x400m relay at the last seven Olympic Games
• Strong expectations for USA to win again

Race Highlights

• USA Team:
  • Shamir Little started strong in lane six
  • Sydney McLaughlin-Lovroni, Olympic champion in individual hurdles, had a commanding lead
• Jamaica Team:
  • Competed well, but Andranette Knight dropped the baton due to contact with Ireland's Rashid Adaleki
• Ireland Team:
  • Rashid Adaleki overtook Jamaica after the baton drop

Final Handover and Podium Finish

• USA established a commanding lead; it appeared they would secure gold early on
• Dutch Team:
  • Star runner Femke Bol on the anchor leg
• Great Britain: Amber Anning led the race for bronze
• Final Results:
  • Gold: USA (missed world record by 0.1 seconds)
  • Silver: Netherlands (Femke Bol secured second place)
  • Bronze: Great Britain
  • Ireland finished fourth

Conclusion

• The USA team's performance showcased their dominance in relay running, successfully retaining their gold medal.