USA win women's world 4x100m relay gold
The United States reclaimed their women's world 4x100m relay crown in Eugene on Saturday, overpowering a star-studded Jamaica line-up to take gold in Oregon.
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Dina Asher-Smith pulled up sharply during the 4x100 relay race at the World Championships, costing Great Britain’s women a shot at a medal – but there was better luck for the men who claimed bronze. Asher-Smith is now a doubt for the Commonwealth Games after she suffered a mystery leg injury around the final bend and although she bravely managed to hobble the final 15m to pass the baton to Daryll Neita, Great Britain’s chance of a podium place was gone.
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USA stun Jamaica to win 4x100m relay gold at World Championships
The USA produced a superb display to pull off a stunning upset over Jamaica in the women's 4x100m relay at the World Championships on Saturday while a flubbed baton handover proved costly for the US men's team as they finished second to Canada.
World Athletics Championships: USA win women's 4x100m relay gold
The US quartet of Melissa Jefferson, Abby Steiner, Jenna Prandini and Twanisha Terry timed 41.14 seconds for a barnstorming victory at Eugene's Hayward Field. Jamaica took silver in 41.18sec and Germany bronze (42.03). "This is the most fun race of my life!" said Steiner.
U.S. women shock Jamaica to win 4x100 relay; U.S. men flounder again at world championships
EUGENE, Ore. — The U.S. women pulled a shocking upset over Jamaica in the 4x100 relay at world championships Saturday, while the men finished second after a sloppy baton exchange that has become a ritual for that star-crossed team.
Heartbreak for Great Britain as Dina Asher-Smith injured in relay final
Dina Asher-Smith faces a race against time to be fit for the Commonwealth Games after suffering a relay nightmare at the World Championships.