Every step and pass in the cutthroat sport of track and field has the power to determine an athlete’s future. Team USA went through a roller coaster of emotions at the 2024 World Athletics Relays in the Bahamas as they overcame “disqualification” turmoil to preserve their spot in the Paris Olympics. But what odds did Team USA have at the World Athletics Relays men’s 4×400-meter relay?

Team USA’s goal on the opening day of the World Athletics Relays was to qualify for the Olympics in every discipline. But in the men’s 4×400-meter relay, they encountered a problem with a changeover infringement, which resulted in their disqualification. The American athletes didn’t let this defeat break them; instead, they were resolved to bounce back even stronger in their quest for Olympic glory to secure their spot. But Champion Allison, who is at the center of the Fiasco, seems to have learned his lesson, as is evident from his comment after the event.

The X handle of Citiusmag caught Allison saying, “It made me realize I need to pay attention more and be more in tune with my craft a little more.” Team USA dominated the second Olympic qualification round with a demonstration of athleticism and coordination. They handled the relay exchanges with such perfection that there was no space for error.