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Team USA destroys mixed 4×400 world record in heats
On the opening day of track and field at the Paris Olympics, the U.S. has already set the stage for the incredible performances to be expected over the next week. Team USA’s mixed 4x400m relay knocked down the first world record of the competition on Aug. 2–in heats. The squad demolished their own previous world by more than a second–clocking 3:07.41.
Vernon Norwood, Shamier Little, Bryce Deadmon and Kaylyn Brown were tasked with securing a top three finish in their heat in the relay. They went above and beyond to take down the country’s previous world record in the event, 3:08.80, set at the 2023 World Championships in Budapest.
Team USA won the entire round by more than three seconds, with France as the next-fastest team, finishing in 3:10.60 in front of their home crowd. Four other teams in the heat achieved new national records.
“I’ve gotten quite a few practices in over the last few days and we’ve just gotten better,” Shamier Little told media after running the second leg for the Americans. “We’ve got great chemistry.” Both of the next-fastest qualifying times for the final came from their heat.
The mixed 4x400m relay final will take place on Aug. 3 at 2:55 p.m. ET.
Athletics events at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games are taking place from Aug. 1-11. Today’s coverage is brought to you by Canadian Running and New Balance Canada. Follow us on Twitter on Instagram for all things Team Canada and up-to-date exclusive news and content.
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