Both the U.S. men's and women's teams won gold medals in the 4 x 400-meter relay Saturday evening at National Stadium, The Bird's Nest, Beijing.

Congratulations to the USA men who scored their medal with an Olympic record time of 2:55.39. The Bahamas claimed the silver medal, while Russia won the bronze medal with a 2:58.06.

The USA men were LaShawn Merritt, Angelo Taylor, David Neville and Jeremy Wariner.

We especially like David Neville, who dove for the tape in the individual 400M two days ago to get the bronze.  Way to go David.

The USA women's team took the baton to the tape in 3:18.54.  Russia took the silver medal, and Jamaica won the bronze.  Women on the USA team were Mary Wineberg, Allyson Felix, Monique Henderson and Sanya Richards.

We also really like Sanya Richards who returned to vanquish at the relay after a disappointing finish with class in the individual women's 400M race.

Congratulations to these great and deserving athletes.

Posted by Harrison K. Long, Explore Group, Irvine, CA