Botswana became the first African nation to win the men’s 4x400m relay at the World Championships with a historic victory, as the U.S. took silver and South Africa bronze, while the U.S. women dominated their relay.
By Redaction ARPS
Botswana won the men’s 4×400 meters relay at the World Championships, becoming the first African team to do so, with a time of 2:57.76, led by Collen Kebinatshipi.
The U.S. secured silver, finishing just ahead of South Africa, both clocking in at 2:57.83.
In the women’s relay, the U.S. team, anchored by Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, claimed gold with a time of 3:16.61.
Jamaica took silver in 3:19.25, and the Netherlands won bronze with a time of 3:20.18.
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