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Sports News of Sunday, 11 August 2024

    

Source: www.sportsmax.tv

Jamaica's quartet suffer mishap in women's 4x400m relay final as USA, Netherlands, Great Britain cop medals

Despite a valiant effort, Andrenette Knight dropped the baton after contact with an Irish athlete Despite a valiant effort, Andrenette Knight dropped the baton after contact with an Irish athlete

Jamaica's Paris Olympic journey ended in heartbreak as the women’s 4x400m relay team, aiming to cap off a challenging campaign, failed to finish after a baton mishap in the final.

Despite a valiant effort, Andrenette Knight dropped the baton after contact with an Irish athlete, dashing the team’s hopes.

The disappointing finish mirrors the country’s broader struggles in the Games, with only Shanieka Ricketts securing a silver medal for the female athletes.

However, the country celebrated significant achievements, including Roje Stona’s Olympic record and gold in discus, amid other notable performances.

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