Belgium’s Alexander Doom clinched victory in the world indoor 4x400m relay, edging out US sprinter Noah Lyles with a spectacular finish.
The result confirmed Doom as a contender going into the June 7-12 European Championships ahead of the Paris Olympics and he said this means there is a lot of confidence growing in him.
“This means a lot of confidence, not just for me but for the team,” Doom said. “It was really a team effort. It is amazing back-to-back gold medal. What a fantastic night.”
Alexander Doom dominates
In a strategic move aimed at reclaiming gold in the men’s 4x400m relay, the USA brought in multiple world champion Noah Lyles. However, their efforts fell short against the tactics of individual 400m champion Alexander Doom.
Doom, employing a similar strategy to his winning performance in the 400m final the previous day, positioned himself behind the leader, US anchor runner Christopher Bailey. Then, with a burst of speed off the final bend, he surged ahead, leading Belgium to victory in a world-leading time of 3:02.54. This successful defense of Belgium’s title also marked Doom as the first man to win gold in both the 400m and 4x400m at the same World Indoor Championships.
Despite their efforts, the USA settled for silver, finishing a mere 0.06 seconds behind Belgium. Meanwhile, the Netherlands secured the bronze, replicating their performance from the previous World Indoor Championships in Belgrade.
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