Team South Africa (SA) secured a silver medal in the men’s 4x100m relay final at the 2024 Paris Olympics, setting a new African record.
Story Summary:
- Team South Africa won a silver medal in the men’s 4x100m relay final at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
- They set a new African record with a time of 37.57 seconds.
- Canada won gold, while Great Britain took bronze.
- The US team was disqualified after finishing seventh.
2024 Paris Olympics: Team SA takes silver in men’s relay final
Team SA delivered an outstanding performance, clinching the silver medal with a time of 37.57 seconds, which set a new African record.
The South African team, consisting of a well-coordinated lineup, made a strong start and maintained their momentum throughout the race.
The relay final featured strong competition from top teams, including Canada, the United States, and Great Britain.
Despite challenging weather conditions that saw a brief heavy shower during the women’s race, Team SA pushed forward with determination.
Canada emerged victorious with a time of 37.50 seconds, narrowly edging out South Africa. Great Britain completed the podium, taking the bronze with a time of 37.61 seconds.
The US team, initially expected to be strong contenders, suffered a slow changeover and ultimately finished seventh.
However, they were later disqualified, solidifying South Africa’s position on the podium.
Team SA’s journey to the final was marked by a stroke of luck when Nigeria, who initially qualified, was disqualified for a lane violation during the heats.
This allowed South Africa to step into the final, where they made the most of the opportunity by delivering a record-breaking performance.
South Africa’s overall performance at the Paris Olympics has placed them 43rd in the medal standings, with a total of five medals: one gold, two silvers—including this relay—and two bronzes.
