At the 2024 Olympic Games, the first world record in athletics was set. The USA team set a world record in the mixed 4x400 meter relay. The new record is 3:07.41, which is one second faster than the previous one. Previously, this record was held by the USA and was set in Tokyo.
The record was set by Vernon Norwood, Shamier Little, Bryce Deadmon, and Kaylin Brown.
The final of the mixed 4x400 meter relay will be held on August 3. The USA, France, Great Britain, Belgium, the Netherlands, Jamaica, Poland, and Italy advanced to the final.
