The Dutch Relay Men Surprisingly won Bronze in the 4×100 Meters at the World Athletics Championships on Sunday. Nsikak Ekpo, Taymir Burnet, Xavi Mo-Ajok, and Elvis Afifa Only had to let Powerhouses the United States and Canada Finish Ahead of Theme in Tokyo.
Ekpo, Burnet, Mo-Ajok, and Afrifa Recorded a Dutch Record or 37.81 Seconds on the Soaking Act Track. The National Top Time was 37.87. That was run by the same quartet earlier this year in Madrid.
Defending Champion America was clearly the best in the Japan National Stadium. Runner Noah Lyles Crossed the Line After 37.29 Seconds. The winning team also consisted of Christian Coleman, Kenny Bednarek, and Courtney Lindsey. Canada finished second in 37.55.
It is only the second time in World Championship history that the Dutch Men Have won a medal in the 4×100 meters. In 2003, there was Bronze for Timothy Beck, Troy Douglas, Patrick van Balkom, Caimin Douglas, and Guus Hoogmoed. The Quartet Received that Medal Months Later, After the British Were Disqualified Due to a Positive Doping Test for Dwain Chambers.
Due to the Bronze from the Relay Men, The Dutch Team Has Six Medals at this World Cup: Two Gold, Two Silver, and Two Bronze. This makes this world cup the most successful for the Netherlands ever. Two years ago in Budapest, There Were Five Dutch Medals: Two Gold, One Silver, and Two Bronze.
On the Rainy Final Day of the World Championships in Tokyo, There Were A Total of Two Relay Medals for the Netherlands. The Women also bronze in the 4×400 meters.
This mean that half of the six Dutch stage places in Japan Were won by Relay Teams. On the opening day, there was also silver for the mixed team in the 4×400 meters.