U.S. gets revenge in 4x400m relays
2008-08-23 13:37:46 GMT2008-08-23 21:37:46 (Beijing Time) Xinhua English
LaShawn Merritt, Angelo Taylor, David Neville and Jeremy Wariner (From L to R) of the United States celebrate after the men's 4x400m relay final at the National Stadium, also known as the Bird's Nest, during Beijing 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, China, Aug. 23, 2008. The team of the United States won the title with 2:55.39 and set a new Olympic record. (Xinhua/Liao Yujie)
Runners of the United States celebrate after the women's 4x400m relay final at the National Stadium, also known as the Bird's Nest, during Beijing 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, China, Aug. 23, 2008. The team of the United States won the title with 3:18.54.(Xinhua/Liao Yujie)
BEIJING, Aug. 23 (Xinhua) -- Team U.S.A., which lost chance to compete for both the men's and women's 4x100m relays, got revenge on Saturday evening by winning the men's and women's 4x400m relay gold at the Beijing Olympic Games.