The national men's 4x400m relay team emerged from a dramatic first round with their medal hopes still intact at the Olympics.
Antonie Nortje shortly before his fall in the men’s 4x400m heats at the Paris Olympics. Picture: Roger Sedres/Gallo Images
While world record holder Wayde van Niekerk had been expected to run the heats, he was absent, with the task of qualifying for the final resting on Gardeo Isaacs, Zakithi Nene, Antonie Nortje and Lythe Pillay. However, Nigeria were later disqualified and the SA team were given a spot in the final, following a decision by technical officials.
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