Bahamian Gardiner takes 400m gold; USA’s Cherry, Norman miss podium

Steven Gardiner of Team Bahamas finishes ahead of Michael Cherry of Team United States and Michael Norman of Team United States to win the gold medal in the Men's 400m Final on day thirteen of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games — Getty Images

By NBC Olympics

Published August 5, 2021 5:34 am

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The reigning world champion kept his patience after a blistering start from American Michael Norman – who ultimately placed fifth – and surged through the homestretch to finish in 43.85.

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