In yet another 4×100 relay disaster, the United States was disqualified from the finals of the world championships after its third baton pass from Tyson Gay to Mike Rodgers went outside the designated zone after a bumbling exchange. The U.S. lost it silver medal, which could (and should) have been gold had the passes from Trayon Bronwell to Justin Gatlin (too high), Gatlin to Gay (too slow) and Gay to Rodgers (basically stopping and getting run over by Gay) been successful. But DQ or not, a team has to be flawless to beat Jamaica, especially with its two record holders Asafa Powell and the king of sprinting, Usain Bolt.
U.S. relay DQs at worlds, handing Jamaica gold
