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Great Britain Secures Bronze in Thrilling Mixed 4x400m Relay at Paris 2024
In a captivating finale at the Paris 2024 Olympics, Great Britain earned a bronze medal in the mixed 4x400m relay, while Femke Bol delivered a remarkable performance to secure gold for the Netherlands.
Amber Anning anchored the British team to a third-place finish, setting a national record with a time of three minutes and 08.01 seconds at the Stade de France. Anning’s strong performance kept Great Britain in contention, but Dutch star Femke Bol executed an extraordinary sprint in the home stretch. Bol overtook both the British and American teams, clinching gold for the Netherlands with a European record time of 3:07.43.
The United States, who had set a world record during the qualifying heats, finished with the silver medal in 3:07.74. The race was a showcase of exceptional athleticism and dramatic finishes, with Bol’s heroics leaving a lasting impression on the spectators and securing a memorable victory for the Netherlands.