Athletics at the 1948 Summer Olympics – Men’s 4 × 100 metres relay

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The men’s 4 x 100 metres relay event at the 1948 Olympic Games took place on August 6 & August 7. The United States team easily won the final but was initially disqualified when officials thought the pass between Barney Ewell and Lorenzo Wright had taken place outside of the zone. After further review officials reversed the decision giving the U.S. the victory.

bronze medalist

Antonio Siddi, Carlo Monti, Enrico Perucconi, Michele Tito

games

1948 Summer

gold medalist

Harrison Dillard, Barney Ewell, Mel Patton, Lorenzo Wright

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siler medalist

John Archer (athlete), Alastair McCorquodale, Jack Gregory (athlete), Ken Jones (rugby player born 1921)