US Storms to 4x400m Relay Win with New Olympic Record

Jeremy Wariner of the United States competes during the men's 4x400m relay final at the National Stadium, also known as the Bird's Nest, during Beijing 2008 Olympic Games on August 23, 2008. The team of the United States won the title and set a new Olympic record.

Angelo Taylor of the United States competes during the men's 4x400m relay final at the National Stadium, also known as the Bird's Nest, during Beijing 2008 Olympic Games on August 23, 2008. The team of the United States won the title and set a new Olympic record.

David Neville (R) of the United States competes during the men's 4x400m relay final at the National Stadium, also known as the Bird's Nest, during Beijing 2008 Olympic Games on August 23, 2008. The team of the United States won the title and set a new Olympic record.

LaShawn Merritt, Angelo Taylor, David Neville and Jeremy Wariner (From L to R) of the United States celebrate after the men's 4x400m relay final at the National Stadium, also known as the Bird's Nest, during Beijing 2008 Olympic Games on August 23, 2008. The team of the United States won the title with 2:55.39 and set a new Olympic record.

Runners of the United States react after the men's 4x400m relay final at the National Stadium, also known as the Bird's Nest, during Beijing 2008 Olympic Games on August 23, 2008. The team of the United States won the title with 2:55.39 and set a new Olympic record.

(Xinhua News Agency August 23, 2008)

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