TOKYO — University of Kentucky track and field alumna Javianne Oliver and Team USA are bringing home a silver medal from the 4x100-meter relay in Tokyo. Team USA finished with a time of 41.45 with Oliver as the leadoff leg.
What You Need To Know
- University of Kentucky track and field alumna Javianne Oliver and Team USA won silver in Tokyo
- Team USA finished with a time of 41.45 with Oliver as the leadoff leg
- This marks Oliver's second race of Tokyo 2020
- As of now, Wildcats have earned four medals during track and field competitions at the Olympic
In the heats, the relay placed second overall with a time of 41.90.
This marks Oliver's second race of Tokyo 2020. She made it to the semifinals in the 100m dash with a time of 11.08.
As of now, Wildcats have earned four medals during track and field competitions at the Olympics. Jasmine Camacho-Quinn won gold in the 100m hurdles while Sydney McLaughlin earned gold with a new world record in the 400m hurdles. Keni Harrison finished the 100m hurdles with a silver.
Ex-Cat Dwight St. Hillaire and Trinidad and Tobago qualified for the 4x400m final after finishing the heats with the fourth-fastest time of all teams.
But it's not over yet — The 4x400m relay final, featuring St. Hillaire, will be held on Saturday, Aug. 7 at 8:50 a.m. ET.