Olympic Relay Race Analysis

The transcript covers the penultimate night of live action at the Olympics, focusing on the men's 4x100 meter relay. It introduces the teams, including Canada, Jamaica, Great Britain, and Italy, highlighting their past achievements and key athletes. The race unfolds with dramatic moments, including a dropped baton by Japan and a close finish between Italy and Great Britain. Italy wins by a hundredth of a second, marking their first gold in this event. The transcript concludes with post-race analysis, medal presentations, and reflections on the athletes' performances.

Which team won their solo gold back in 1960 in Rome?

• Italy

• Jamaica

• Canada

• Germany

Who is the 200 meter Olympic champion mentioned as Canada's best chance?

• Yohan Blake

• Richard Kilty

• Andre De Grasse

• Usain Bolt

Which athlete is known for wearing trademark shades and is the third fastest man in history?

• Yohan Blake

• Richard Kilty

• Lamont Marcelli Jacobs

• Andre De Grasse

Which team was expected to potentially upset others with their strategic runner placements?

• Canada

• Italy

• Japan

• Great Britain

What was the outcome of the relay race between Great Britain and Italy?

• Canada won

• Great Britain won

• Italy won

• It was a tie

By what margin did Italy win the relay race?

• One hundredth of a second

• One tenth of a second

• Half a second

• One second

Which athlete was inconsolable after the race, believing they had secured gold?

• Filippo Tortu

• Andre De Grasse

• Nathaniel Mitchell Blake

• Lamont Marcelli Jacobs

How many gold medals did Italy secure in the athletics stadium during this event?

• Two

• Five

• Four

• Three

Which country's anthem was celebrated during the medal presentation?

• Italy

• Great Britain

• Canada

• Jamaica

What was the final time recorded by the Italian team, setting a national record?

• 37.60

• 37.50

• 37.95

• 37.79