re: #188 FormerDirtDart

US is out of the Women’s 4X100 relay, failed to execute first baton exchange

re: #194 FormerDirtDart

Might still advance.
Looks like Brazilian runner made contact with US runner in the US lane in exchange zone

After initial DQ, US women reinstated, will re-run 4X100m relay in bid to make final. https://t.co/iHPE2y9rm4 pic.twitter.com/f3X0wNm2r8

— CNN Breaking News (@cnnbrk) August 18, 2016

After lodging an official appeal, the United States 4x100 relay team has been offered a chance of redemption.

Allyson Felix had been handing over to English Gardner at the second exchange when she was nudged by a Brazilian sprinter.

The Brazilian team has now been disqualified, and the US team will return to the track for a re-run at 20:00 local time.