Athletics at the 2024 Summer Olympics – Mixed 4 × 400 metres relay

Did You Know?

• The United States set a world record of 3:07.41 minutes in round 1.
• Femke Bol's anchor leg split time was 48.00 seconds.

Background

In the mixed 4 × 400 metres relay, each team consists of two male and two female athletes who run one lap each and pass a baton. Since 2022, the mandatory running order has been man–woman–man–woman. The event was added to the Olympic programme in 2021 and was contested once before these Games.

Results

Sixteen teams competed in the first round on 2 August. The United States won the first heat in a world record of 3:07.41 min, with Vernon Norwood, Shamier Little, Bryce Deadmon, and Kaylyn Brown. France, Belgium, and Jamaica set national records in that heat, as did Switzerland, which did not advance. In the second heat, Great Britain set a national record of 3:10.61 min, and Nigeria also set a national record but did not advance. Eight teams reached the final on 3 August, held in light rain. The Netherlands won in a European record of 3:07.43 min, with the United States second in 3:07.74 min and Great Britain third in a national record of 3:08.01 min. Belgium set another national record, and France was disqualified.

Aftermath

In May 2025, Dutch runner Eugene Omalla sold his gold medal from the event for $57,000 through Heritage Auctions. Omalla stated that the decision was not motivated by financial problems or self-enrichment. He said a large part of the proceeds would go to his parents' charity, Child's Destiny of Hope, which supports children in Uganda through education, health care, and life-improving support, and the rest would support his family.