Sunday at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo delivered jaw-dropping moments as Team USA nearly locked in a relay sweep… 🏃♂️✨
In the men's 4×100, Christian Coleman, Kenny Bednarek, Courtney Lindsey, and Noah Lyles blazed a world-leading 37.29 seconds to seal gold for the US, leaving Canada (37.55) and the Netherlands (37.81 national record 🔥) chasing dust.
But the 4×400 relay was a different story. Botswana's powerhouse quartet of Lee Bhekempilo Eppie, Letsile Tebogo, Bayapo Ndori, and Busang Collen Kebinatshipi sprinted past the Americans, thwarting the sweep and earning Botswana's first-ever global relay title. The US team—Vernon Norwood, Jacory Patterson, Khaleb McRae, and Rai Benjamin—crossed in a season-best 2:57.83 but fell just 0.07 seconds short.
South Africa also snagged a spot on the podium with bronze, rounding out a day of fierce competition and split-second drama.
From the cheering stands in Nairobi to cricket-obsessed crowds in Mumbai, this result proves that in sports—as in life—underdogs and teamwork can pull off the most unforgettable upsets. Here's to more heart-stopping moments on the track! 🙌
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Botswana prevent American relay sweep at World Athletics Championships
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