RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL — The U.S. women’s 4x100m relay turned an unprecedented opportunity into unprecedented success Friday evening, running the second-fastest time in history from lane one to demolish all challengers in 41.01. With the relay win, Allyson Felix became the first woman in Olympic track and field history with five gold medals; Tianna Bartoletta won her second gold of these Games; and Tori Bowie hit for the cycle to complete a gold, silver and bronze medal collection. Team USA’s medal tally thus far in Rio stands at 27.
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