Track and field recap, Aug. 10: Record-breaking marathon, Olympic gold for Masai Russell

The all-new purple track at Stade de France in Saint-Denis

By NBC Olympics

Published August 10, 2024 4:05 am

The final full day of Paris Olympic track and field action featured a marathon record, American Masai Russell claiming 100m hurdles gold, Kenya extending its streak to five consecutive 800m Olympic titles and Grant Fisher securing a bronze medal distance double for the U.S. To cap the evening, both American 4x400m relay teams took home gold medals.

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