Tianna Madison…
Allyson Felix…
Bianco Knight…
Carmelita Jeter.
Four young American women brought home this evening the Olympic Gold Medal in the women's 4x100 meter relay.
And, they did it in 40.82 seconds, absolutely pulverizing the 27-year-old world record of 41.37 seconds held by the East German relay team of 1985.
Carmelita Jeter was, as were they all in their leg, magnificent in the last 100 meters. She even had the presence of mind to watch the clock and point her baton at the world record time they had just posted.
The 4x100 meter relays, both men’s and women’s, are special for the United States. And, the American women have had a few rough years, including dropping the baton in 2008 in Beijing.
But, tonight…it was pure Gold.
I hope you watched, and had a tear in your eye, as I did, when the record flashed. Cutting a half second off any world record is almost impossible.
These four young women did it in real world-class style tonight in London.
Bravo!!
Will watch and congratulation to all four
ReplyDeleteWhat a great thing to be able to tell their families for years to come. Having clocked it off so fast maybe this record will stand more than 27 years. Hats off to the girls. All our athletes have really been spectacular. Go USofA.
ReplyDeleteDitto to Dodie...
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