The conventional logic in mixed medley relays to eschew female breaststrokers and go with male freestylers. The United States on Saturday defied that logic and nearly got away with it. The U.S.
SAINT-DENIS, France — With about 200 meters left in the women’s 4×400 relay race, Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone and Gabby Thomas started walking on the track. Naturally, perhaps even subconsciously, they ...