VIDEO. 2021 Olympics – Athletics: Relive the unbelievable Tortu ultimate that gives the title to Italy within the 4x100m relay

Italy has not completed shocking! Following Marcell Jacobs’ surprising triumph within the 100m ultimate; the Italians gained the 4x100m relay of Tokyo Olympics; Friday; August 6. Distinguished Britain; trapped on the brink; and Canadajournaltimepleted the rostrum.

Following the departure of Lorenzo Patta; Marcell Jacobs establish his teammates within the race for medals. Eseosa Desalu continued properly; prior a  flawless ultimate from Filippo Tortu. The 23-year-old sprinter edged Britain’s Nethaneel Mitchell-Blake within the ultimate meters to ship Italy to the highest of the rostrum.

Canada; fifth prior the final  interval; gained bronze because of an impressive ultimate ofAndre de Grasse; the Olympic champion of the 200 meters and a bronze medalist within the 100 meters. Jamaica; whose relays had been risky; completed in fifth space.