“My grit and determination got me around the track. I knew I had a great three legs behind me. I knew it wasn’t just myself [Friday], because if it was myself, we would be in last place.”
According to Olympic historian Bill Mallon, Wilson eclipsed Arthur Newton, who competed as a steeplechase runner at 17 in the 1904 Olympics in St. Louis.
“So I was very proud of him, and I’m just looking at him like, ‘Oh, snap back in and let me get this thing going,'” Norwood added.
Bryce Deadmon kept a steady third-leg pace, which told Christopher Bailey he had to “get out there and go.”
Bryce Deadmon keeps a steady pace for Team USA. AFP via Getty Images
The sight of a spot in the finals was just ahead.
“There’s nothing else I can better focus on than just executing my race and focusing on my ability, I know what I can and can’t do,” Bailey said.
The star-studded runner gave his squad and fans exactly what they needed, a time of 44.14 seconds — good enough to clinch third place and a spot in the finals Saturday.
Christopher Bailey celebrates after the men’s 4x400m relay. AFP via Getty Images
Ahead of the 2024 Olympics, Wilson caught the eyes of many due to some stunning showings.
During the U.S. Olympic trials in June, the emerging star broke two under-18 world records in the 400-meter, clocking times of 44.6 and 44.59 seconds.
Wilson shocked the world again a week ahead of the opening ceremony, running an astonishing 44.20-second 400-meter race.
However, Friday was different.
“It’s going to be motivation for me,” Wilson said of his performance.
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