USA vs GB in relay

At the Olympic Games in Paris, the United States showcased a dominant performance in the 4x400m relays, securing gold medals in both the men's and women's events. Rai Benjamin held off Botswana's Letsile Tebogo to clinch victory for the men with an Olympic record of 2:54.43, while the U.S. women's team, featuring Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone and Gabby Thomas, finished in 3:15.27, just a tenth of a second shy of the world record. This marked the U.S.'s 14th gold medal and 34th overall in track events, a historic achievement for a non-boycotted Olympics. Meanwhile, Great Britain's women earned silver in the 4x100m relay despite baton exchange issues, while the men's team captured bronze. The U.S. women's 4x100m team won gold with a time of 41.78 seconds, capitalizing on Britain's mistakes during the race. Overall, the track events concluded with the U.S. reaffirming their dominance in Olympic athletics.