Forget defending gold, the United States women’s 4×100 relay team couldn’t complete the first baton handoff.
USA superstar Allyson Felix couldn’t get the baton to English Gardner, and we’re still trying to pinpoint exactly why.
Felix made contact with a Brazilian runner who was intruding on the Americans’ lane, but also seemed to have a slight knee buckle before helplessly tossing the baton in the direction of Gardner.
In a post-race interview, Felix said she felt contact. Team USA has protested the result, but as of now will not move onto the final.
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