Rio Olympics: Nigeria finish last in women’s 4x100m relay final

Nigeria’s quartet of Gloria Asumnu, Blessing Okagbare, Jennifer Madu and Agness Osazuwa clocked 43.21s to finish last in the final of the women’s 4x100m relay at the ongoing Rio Olympics.

Great Britain won an Olympic medal in the sport for the first time since 1984, claiming bronze as the United States retained their title.

Asha Philip, Desiree Henry, Dina Asher-Smith and Daryll Neita ran a British record of 41.77 seconds in Rio’s Olympic Stadium.

The US, who only qualified for Friday’s final at the second attempt after dropping their baton, won in 41.01, the second-fastest time in history.

Silver medallists Jamaica ran 41.36.

Jamaica’s Elaine Thompson narrowly missed out on matching compatriot Usain Bolt’s sprint treble after her victories in the 100m and 200m.

“Wonderful experience. My first Olympics. Two golds, a silver, I can’t complain,” she said.