The US 4x100 curse continues...
It's so bad that it's expected.
It's a surprise if we make it, despite having the most depth out of any team in the world.
It's so bad that it's expected.
It's a surprise if we make it, despite having the most depth out of any team in the world.
And I know everyone can Monday morning quarterback...
But Kerley was a 400m runner until this year. He ran the 4x100 in college, but almost always anchor. He's also your fastest guy.
You don't put the guy who is your slowest on the team to anchor at the Olympics.
But Kerley was a 400m runner until this year. He ran the 4x100 in college, but almost always anchor. He's also your fastest guy.
You don't put the guy who is your slowest on the team to anchor at the Olympics.
And just to be clear, I'm not blaming Kerley. He ran a great backstretch.
The point is you have your fastest guy, who has little experience passing the baton. And the 3rd leg is a guy not used to taking a baton on the curve.
Again, easy to critique after the fact.
The point is you have your fastest guy, who has little experience passing the baton. And the 3rd leg is a guy not used to taking a baton on the curve.
Again, easy to critique after the fact.
The only thing I can figure is they ran their slowest leg on anchor because they were going to do the easy swap in for the finals. Sub Lyles or maybe Bednarek in for anchor in the final. And keep the other legs the same or mostly the same.
They expected to have a big lead...
They expected to have a big lead...
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