US Men's Olympic 4x100 Relay Team Disqualified, Sha'Carri Richardson Shines with Gold

The US men's team was disqualified in the Olympic 4x100 relay due to an illegal pass, extending their medal drought to 20 years. However, Sha'Carri Richardson won her first Olympic gold in the women's 4x100 relay, helping the U.S. overcome Britain and Germany. Canada secured gold in the men's race.

The US men's team extended their 20-year medal drought in the Olympic 4x100 relay, getting disqualified due to an illegal pass after Christian Coleman collided with Kenny Bednarek during the exchange. Canada triumphed with Andre De Grasse anchoring to a 37.50-second finish, securing his first medal in Paris and seventh overall. South Africa and Britain completed the podium, finishing second and third respectively.

Earlier, Sha'Carri Richardson claimed her first Olympic gold medal by anchoring the American women's 4x100 relay team from behind. Despite challenges, the team clinched victory in 41.78 seconds, narrowly defeating Britain, which had baton issues, and Germany.

The men's race was expected to be America's to lose, particularly in Noah Lyles' absence due to COVID-19. However, a botched pass ended their hopes, continuing a trend set since 2012, the last year they won a medal, only to be stripped for doping violations. This year, the women's team demonstrated better coordination, with Richardson overcoming Britain's Daryll Neita and Germany's Rebekka Haase, crowning a sweet end to the Games with dramatic flair.

(With inputs from agencies.)