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Otago Daily Times
20-07-2025
- Sport
- Otago Daily Times
British men finally get relay gold medals
Britain's Mark Hylton, Iwan Thomas, Roger Black, Jamie Baulch and Mark Richardson stand on the podium after receiving their gold medals. Photo: Reuters Britain's men's 4x400m relay team have finally received their gold medals from the 1997 World Championships having been elevated from silver after the belated disqualification of the US team. The United States were stripped of the title won in Athens when Antonio Pettigrew confessed in 2008 to doping between 1997 and 2003. The US also lost their 2000 Olympic title. A laborious process of investigation, appeal and reallocation followed, culminating in Saturday's presentation by World Athletics President Seb Coe to Roger Black, Iwan Thomas, Jamie Baulch, Mark Richardson and Mark Hylton (who ran in the heats). At London's Diamond League meeting on Saturday the former athletes were given a rousing welcome by the 60,000 sellout crowd, who then stood for a very belated national anthem. "We're proud to be able to give these athletes their moment in front of a home crowd. It's a chance to recognise not just their talent, but the values they stood for. This medal means even more because of how long they've waited for it," said Cherry Alexander, UK Athletics' strategic lead for major events. Pettigrew was found dead at the age of 42 in 2010 in his locked car in the US, with an autopsy report saying he died by suicide. Earlier on Saturday, the British government confirmed its support for bids to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships, last held in London in 2017 in a regularly sold-out Olympic Stadium. "Bringing the World Athletics Championships to the UK would be a moment of great national pride, building on our global reputation for hosting memorable sporting events that showcase the very best talent," Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said in a statement. "Hosting these championships would not only unlock opportunities for UK athletes but it would inspire the next generation to get involved and pursue their ambitions." The United Kingdom will also bid for the 2029 World Para Athletics championships, with a plan to hold events outside London.
The Hindu
19-07-2025
- Sport
- The Hindu
British men collect world relay golds 28 years late
The former athletes were giving a rousing welcome by the 60,000 sellout crowd, who then stood for a very belated national anthem Britain's men's 4x400m relay team were presented with their gold medals from the 1997 World Championships at London's Diamond League meeting on Saturday (July 19, 2025) having been elevated from silver after the belated disqualification of the U.S. team. The U.S. were stripped of the title won in Athens when Antonio Pettigrew confessed in 2008 to doping between 1997 and 2003. The U.S also lost their 2000 Olympic title. A laborious process of investigation, appeal and reallocation followed, culminating in Saturday's presentation by World Athletics President Seb Coe to Roger Black, Iwan Thomas, Jamie Baulch, Mark Richardson and Mark Hylton (who ran in the heats). The former athletes were giving a rousing welcome by the 60,000 sellout crowd, who then stood for a very belated national anthem. "We're proud to be able to give these athletes their moment in front of a home crowd. It's a chance to recognise not just their talent, but the values they stood for. This medal means even more because of how long they've waited for it," said Cherry Alexander, UK Athletics' strategic lead for major events. Pettigrew was found dead at the age of 42 in 2010 in his locked car in the United States, with an autopsy report saying he died by suicide after an overdose. Earlier on Saturday, the British government confirmed its support for bids to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships, last held in London in 2017 in a regularly sold-out Olympic Stadium. "Bringing the World Athletics Championships to the UK would be a moment of great national pride, building on our global reputation for hosting memorable sporting events that showcase the very best talent," Prime Minister Keir Starmer said in a statement. "Hosting these championships would not only unlock opportunities for UK athletes but it would inspire the next generation to get involved and pursue their ambitions. The U.K. will also bid for the 2029 World Para Athletics championships, with a plan to hold events outside London.
Observer
19-07-2025
- Sport
- Observer
British men collect world relay golds 28 years late
LONDON: Britain's men's 4x400m relay team were presented with their gold medals from the 1997 World Championships at London's Diamond League meeting on Saturday having been elevated from silver after the belated disqualification of the US team. The US were stripped of the title won in Athens when Antonio Pettigrew confessed in 2008 to doping between 1997 and 2003. The US also lost their 2000 Olympic title. A laborious process of investigation, appeal and reallocation followed, culminating in Saturday's presentation by World Athletics President Seb Coe to Roger Black, Iwan Thomas, Jamie Baulch, Mark Richardson and Mark Hylton (who ran in the heats). The former athletes were giving a rousing welcome by the 60,000 sellout crowd, who then stood for a very belated national anthem. "We're proud to be able to give these athletes their moment in front of a home crowd. It's a chance to recognise not just their talent, but the values they stood for. This medal means even more because of how long they've waited for it", said Cherry Alexander, UK Athletics' strategic lead for major events. Pettigrew was found dead at the age of 42 in 2010 in his locked car in the United States, with an autopsy report saying he died by suicide after an overdose. Earlier on Saturday, the British government confirmed its support for bids to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships, last held in London in 2017 in a regularly sold-out Olympic Stadium. "Bringing the World Athletics Championships to the UK would be a moment of great national pride, building on our global reputation for hosting memorable sporting events that showcase the very best talent", Prime Minister Keir Starmer said in a statement. "Hosting these championships would not only unlock opportunities for UK athletes but it would inspire the next generation to get involved and pursue their ambitions". The UK will also bid for the 2029 World Para Athletics championships, with a plan to hold events outside London. — Reuters
Irish Independent
19-07-2025
- Sport
- Irish Independent
British relay team handed gold medals 28 years after they were denied by USA team disqualified for anti-doping violation
The team of Roger Black, Iwan Thomas, Jamie Baulch and Mark Richardson and Mark Hylton finished second to the USA at the Athens meet, before the 'winners' were stripped of the gold medal after an anti-doping violation by Antonio Pettigrew. So the British team were handed their medals 28 years later at Saturday's Diamond League meeting at a sold-out London Stadium. "We're proud to be able to give these athletes their moment in front of a home crowd," said Cherry Alexander, UK Athletics' strategic lead for major events. "It's a chance to recognise not just their talent, but the values they stood for. This medal means even more because of how long they've waited for it."
Dubai Eye
19-07-2025
- Sport
- Dubai Eye
British men collect world relay golds 28 years late
Britain's men's 4x400m relay team were presented with their gold medals from the 1997 World Championships at London's Diamond League meeting on Saturday having been elevated from silver after the belated disqualification of the US team. The US were stripped of the title won in Athens when Antonio Pettigrew confessed in 2008 to doping between 1997 and 2003. The US also lost their 2000 Olympic title. A laborious process of investigation, appeal and reallocation followed, culminating in Saturday's presentation by World Athletics President Seb Coe to Roger Black, Iwan Thomas, Jamie Baulch, Mark Richardson and Mark Hylton (who ran in the heats). The former athletes were giving a rousing welcome by the 60,000 sellout crowd, who then stood for a very belated national anthem. "We're proud to be able to give these athletes their moment in front of a home crowd. It's a chance to recognise not just their talent, but the values they stood for. This medal means even more because of how long they've waited for it," said Cherry Alexander, UK Athletics' strategic lead for major events. Pettigrew was found dead at the age of 42 in 2010 in his locked car in the United States, with an autopsy report saying he died by suicide after an overdose. Earlier on Saturday, the British government confirmed its support for bids to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships, last held in London in 2017 in a regularly sold-out Olympic Stadium. "Bringing the World Athletics Championships to the UK would be a moment of great national pride, building on our global reputation for hosting memorable sporting events that showcase the very best talent," Prime Minister Keir Starmer said in a statement. "Hosting these championships would not only unlock opportunities for UK athletes but it would inspire the next generation to get involved and pursue their ambitions. The UK will also bid for the 2029 World Para Athletics championships, with a plan to hold events outside London. World Champions 🏆 Britain's men's 4x400m relay team finally have their 1997 World Athletics Championships gold medals after reallocation. Congrats Roger Black, Iwan Thomas, Jamie Baulch, Mark Richardson and Mark Hylton 👏 #LondonDL @_Novuna July 19, 2025
