The USA team set a world record in the mixed 4x400 meter relay qualifying round

At the 2024 Olympic Games, qualification for the 400-metre mixed relay in track and field took place.

In a stunning turn of events, the United States team set a new world record in the qualifying round. They completed the distance in 3:07.41 minutes, advancing to the final in first place.

The teams from France, Belgium, Poland, Jamaica, Great Britain, the Netherlands, and Italy also qualified for the 4x400 meter relay final.

17-year-old Canadian swimmer Summer McIntosh set an Olympic record in the 200-meter butterfly event, completing the distance in 2:03.03 minutes.

Moreover, legendary American gymnast Simone Biles became the Olympic champion in the most prestigious discipline in artistic gymnastics – the individual all-around.

It is worth noting that French swimmer Léon Marchand has already won three gold medals and set new Olympic records three times.