On the concluding day of the World Athletics Championships, Team USA showcased its strength with two significant victories in the 4x100m relay events, claiming gold medals on both the men’s and women’s sides.
Despite adverse weather conditions, the U.S. women’s team delivered a thrilling performance. Sha’Carri Richardson played a pivotal role in securing victory, making an impressive comeback to overtake Jamaica’s Jonelle Smith during the final leg. In a nail-biting finish, Richardson narrowly clinched the win for Team USA by a mere 0.04 seconds.
This victory capped off a remarkable championship for the U.S. women, notably highlighted by Melissa Jefferson-Wooden, who made history by winning three gold medals in the 100m, 200m, and 4x100m relay. This feat places her among an elite group, as she is only the second woman ever to achieve this at a single world championship, joining Jamaica’s Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce in this accolade.
Following the women’s success, it was the men’s turn to add to the gold medal count. Noah Lyles put forth an outstanding performance, sprinting a blistering final leg to help the U.S. men secure victory in the 4x100m relay.
The men’s team clocked in at 37.29 seconds, marking the fifth-fastest time in the history of the event. Christian Coleman started strong for Team USA, establishing an early lead, while both Courtney Lindsay and Lyles maintained the momentum, ultimately defeating the Canadian team, which finished second in 37.55 seconds. The Netherlands claimed the bronze with a time of 37.81 seconds.
This victory adds to the U.S. men’s success in the 4x100m relay, having won consecutively at the last two World Athletics Championships, with both Coleman and Lyles participating in both triumphs.
