Canada Wins Olympic Gold in Men's 4x100m Relay

Historic Victory Marks Fifth Olympic Medal for Nation

Updated August 9, 2024 at 10:10 AM GMT-7

In a thrilling display of speed and teamwork, Canada's men's 4x100-meter relay team captured Olympic gold on Friday at the Stade de France in Paris.

Anchored by star sprinter Andre De Grasse, the Canadian quartet stormed to victory in a time of 37.48 seconds, edging out defending champions Great Britain by a mere 0.05 seconds. It marked Canada's first Olympic gold in the event since 1996.

The victory is Canada's fifth Olympic medal in the men's 4x100m relay, a testament to the nation's long-standing tradition of excellence in track and field. The team members, including Aaron Brown, Jerome Blake, and Brendon Rodney, have now etched their names into Canadian sporting history.