There’s no way to tell if it’s raining or not American track and field star Noah Lyles That led to a disappointing finish for Team USA in the men’s 4x100m relay, but it’s certainly something worth considering.
The U.S.’s medal drought in the men’s event extended to 20 years on Friday after a handoff error in the first round resulted in the U.S. being disqualified.
American Christian Coleman competes in the men’s 4x100m relay final at the Summer Olympics on Friday at the Stade de France in Paris. (Mustafa Yarsin/Anadolu, Getty Images)
The team of Christian Coleman, Kenneth Bednarek, Kyree King and Fred Kerley finished with Finished seventh, but later found Coleman passing the baton to Two-time silver medalist Bednarek outside the exchange area.
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Bednarek seemed to start too early or too fast, almost pausing to take Coleman’s baton, but the damage was done.
“It’s a little bit disappointing, especially for the United States, because we wanted to bring it home,” Coleman said later. “We know we have the ability to do this…but we’re human. We go through ups and downs in life. This is just another moment where we have to keep our heads above water.” Come down and keep pushing.
Coleman (right) struggles to pass the baton to teammate Kenneth Bednarek during the men’s 4x100m relay final on Friday. (AP Photo/Bernat Amange)
The only time the United States won a medal in the past two decades was in 2012, but was later stripped due to doping violations.
Olympic gold medalist Lesile Tebogo takes a subtle dig at ‘arrogant’ and ‘loud’ Noah Lyles after 200m final
Notably absent from the final was 100m gold medalist Noah Lyles, who could have been a game-changer had he competed. Lyles said after winning bronze in Thursday’s 200m final that he contracted the coronavirus earlier this week, ending his journey. In Paris.
Canada shocked the crowd on Friday, winning gold behind the seven-time Olympic medalist Andre de Grasse. South Africa ranks second, closely followed by the United Kingdom.
Bednarek seemed to start too early or too fast, almost pausing to take Coleman’s baton. (AP Photo/Bernat Amange)
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The women’s 4x100m relay final was a different story for the US team.
Sha’Carri Richardson continued to shine in her Olympic debut, anchoring the women’s relay to win gold. Friday’s victory marked the 12th gold medal for U.S. women in that event.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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