Canada’s men’s 4×100-metre relay team has claimed the Olympic gold medal in stunning fashion at Stade de France on Friday.
With Andre De Grasse running the anchor leg, the Canadians posted a winning time of 37.5 seconds in Friday’s final. South Africa was second in 37.57 seconds and Britain third in 37.61.
The United States, which botched its first handoff, was disqualified.
De Grasse is now the most decorated Canadian male Olympian, having achieved seven career medals (two gold, two silver, three bronze).
The Markham, Ont., native equals swimmer Penny Oleksiak.
Canadian women finish 6th
Earlier on Friday, the Canadian women’s 4x100m relay team finished sixth.
Sade McCreath, Jacqueline Madogo, Marie-Eloise Leclair and Audrey Leduc ran a time of 42.69 seconds.
The United States snatched gold (41.78), while Britain took silver (41.85) and Germany grabbed bronze (41.97).
The Canadians set a national record of 42.50 seconds a day earlier in qualifying. They finished fourth in Heat 2 to take one of two non-automatic qualifying spots.
Canada last earned a medal in the event at the 1984 Los Angeles Games with the team of Angela Bailey, Angella Issajenko, France Gareau and Marita Payne.
The United States wins the women’s 4×100-metre relay final at the Olympic Games Paris 2024 while Canada places sixth.