WATCH: US relay team given second chance to qualify after obstructed baton exchange

They were one of the race favourites.

WATCH: US relay team given second chance to qualify after obstructed baton exchange
Thu, 18 Aug, 2016 - 16:53
Grainne McGuinness

Update 4.55pm: The US team will be allowed to run on their own in the evening session and try to qualify on time.

The IAAF Jury of Appeal decision was that they were obstructed at the second exchange.

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