Olympics: Sixth gold for Allyson Felix as USA win 4x400m relay

Allyson Felix of the US celebrates winning gold at the 2016 Rio Olympics on Aug 20. PHOTO: REUTERS
(From left) Tianna Bartoletta, Allyson Felix, English Gardner and Tori Bowie of the USA pose with their gold medals on the podium on Aug 20. PHOTO: EPA

RIO DE JANEIRO (AFP) - Allyson Felix clinched a record sixth career Olympic gold on Saturday as the United States won the 4x400m relay for a sixth straight Games.

Reigning 400m world champion Felix, 30, took home the baton on the final leg to cross in 3min 19.06sec.

Jamaica took silver in 3:20.34 with Britain claiming bronze in 3:25.88.

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