U.S. Clinches 12th Olympic Women's 4x100m Relay Gold Amidst Drama

The United States won their 12th gold medal in the Olympic women's 4x100 metres relay, thanks to seamless baton exchanges. Britain's team, despite a strong performance, struggled with their final handover and had to settle for silver. Germany claimed bronze, while the U.S. team celebrated a sensational victory.

The United States clinched their 12th Olympic gold medal in the women's 4x100 metres relay on Friday, executing flawless baton exchanges that paved the way to victory. The team composed of Melissa Jefferson, Twanisha Terry, Paris Olympic 200m champion Gabby Thomas, and Sha'Carri Richardson clocked an impressive 41.78 seconds.

In a contrasting turn of events, Britain's team saw their lead diminish due to a fumbled baton exchange in the rain. Despite strong legs by Dina Asher-Smith, Imani Lansiquot, and Amy Hunt, their final baton handover lost momentum, allowing Richardson a clear path to the finish line.

The U.S. dominance in the event re-emerged after their silver finish at the Tokyo Games behind Jamaica, whose top athletes were absent in Paris due to injuries. Britain secured silver and Germany took bronze, marking a thrilling end to the race.

(With inputs from agencies.)