Team GB won bronze in the same event for the last two Olympics and were one of the favourites on Friday night. They looked like they might be on course to secure gold before a messy handover between Hunt and anchor Neita cost them time. The United States’ Sha’Carri Richardson took full advantage to pip the Brits to the line by seven one hundredths of a second in 41.
78. Silver is Great Britain’s best result in the Olympic women’s 4x100m relay in 68 years. Asher-Smith said: “We are all so proud and so happy.
We have worked so hard for this, so to be able to be in a position not just to challenge for a medal, but also for gold, it’s phenomenal. “I tried to get to Imani first and I wanted to set up the ladies for a phenomenal run. I did not want anybody else in sight.
“I love how the championships are giving medals and the full squad to have their moment. This is a team effort. “We have worked so hard as a women’s team relay squad since 2012, we have pushed so hard for the last ten years.
To stand on the podium with everyone is a very beautiful moment.” Neita added: “No frustrations at all. It’s a relay and anything can happen and in amongst all the chaos we remained professional, got the job done and got the baton round.
“That’s what it’s all about because it’s a relay and anything can happen, it’s really not guaranteed. We came in in a really strong position and we left with a medal and I think we should be really proud of ourselves. “We ar.