The 2024 Paris Olympics witnessed a dramatic upset in the 4x400m mixed relay, as Dutch sprinter Femke Bol delivered an astonishing performance to take home the gold medal, leaving Team USA in disbelief. Starting the final leg in fourth place, Bol turned on the afterburners, overtaking three competitors to snatch victory from the Americans, who had been leading comfortably.
Team USA was heavily favored to win after setting a world record in this event just a day earlier. The race began with a shaky start for the Americans, but they quickly regained control and seemed poised to add another gold to their collection. But the final stretch was nothing short of a rollercoaster.
Femke Bol, already known as the world record holder in the 400m, showed the world why she’s one of the most formidable athletes on the track. Her sprint in the final leg not only secured the gold but also set a new European record with a time of 3:07.43. The Americans, stunned by the upset, finished with the silver at 3:07.74, while Great Britain took the bronze.
This thrilling race will be remembered as one of the most unexpected and exciting moments of the Paris 2024 Olympics.
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