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      Fans joke Harry Maguire is auditioning for the Olympics after ’embarrassing’ dive in box for Man Utd against Fulham

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      HARRY MAGUIRE is already in hot water with fans – after an outrageous dive.The Manchester United defender was even accused of auditioning too late for a spot on this summer’s Olympics springboard – when hoping to win a penalty against Fulham.Harry Maguire sparked controversy after his reaction to a challenge from Fulham new boy Emile Smith Rowe in the first Prem game of the seasonMaguire went down easily, appearing to scream tooOver he goes, as Maguire makes the most of his moment in the boxMaguire missed Euro 2024 through injury but was paired alongside Lisandro Martinez in United’s defence for Friday night’s Premier League opener.And fans joked he might have made Paris 2024 – if the plunge he made at Old Trafford had come a couple of months earlier.Maguire tumbled over in the box far too easily when Fulham new boy Emile Smith Rowe extended a leg late in the first half.The centre-back flung both arms out in front of him with his mouth wide open in apparent pain as he fell to the deck.READ MORE TOP STORIESDespite his protests, Maguire was booked for simulation.And former Red Devils’ defender Gary Neville described the incident as a “little bit awkward”.Nev then spelt his feelings out more frankly by calling it a “dive” and adding: “Maguire throws himself to the ground.”In fact, just days after the Paris Games ended, one fan pointed out on X: “Hey yo Maguire the Olympics are done mate no need to dive.”Most read in FootballMaguire saw yellow as he was booked for a move that many fans reckon should also have left him with a red faceFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSA second observer urged someone to let the star know “the Olympic gold for diving was already won last week”.  And a third viewer wrote: “Harry Maguire diving… What a start.”Awkward moment between Erik ten Hag and Roy Keane shown live on Sky Sports as fiery Irishman says ‘I’ll be waiting’But the 63-cap ace also won plaudits for his general display in a 1-0 victory sneaked late on by sub Joshua Zirkzee.And although Maguire’s dive made waves, he won sizeable praise too – for what might be considered the opposite manoeuvre to taking a plunge.One admirer suggested: “Harry Maguire winning a big header is one of the most beautiful sights in the natural world. It’s like seeing a breaching humpback whale.”That certainly blows a hole through all the criticism he gets. More

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      Eddie Hearn reveals he’s keen to promote Olympics 2024 gender row boxer Imane Khelif following Paris gold

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      EDDIE HEARN has revealed he’s open to adding Imane Khelif to his Matchroom stable.The Algerian boxed her way to welterweight gold at the Paris 2024 Olympics earlier this month, although her participation at the Games was mired in controversy.Imane Khelif won Olympic gold at welterweight at Paris 2024Credit: RexBut the Algerian’s participation at the Games was mired in a gender rowCredit: APMatchoom Boxing chief Eddie Hearn is willing to work with teh 25-year-oldCredit: GETTYKhelif, along with Taiwan’s Lin Yu-Ting, allegedly failed a gender identity test conducted by the IBA in March 2023 – testing positive for male XY chromosomes.The Russian-backed organisation has refused to divulge the results of the test and put an end to the furore surrounding 25-year-old Khelif, who was born a biological female.Khelif will now be mulling over the possibility of turning pro, a journey Hearn is willing to facilitate – on one condition.When asked if he’d sign the Olympian, he told iFL TV: “Yes, if the facts were laid out.READ MORE ON IMANE KHELIF”If it was in a position where there is no reason why this individual shouldn’t compete as a female.”One, she is a talented fighter. “Two, commercially I think she has up to two Instagram million followers so the answer is yes.”There are probably facts that we don’t know around the situation and if they are true.Most read in BoxingThe IBA won’t share the alleged test results that discovered Imane Khelif had XY chromosomesCredit: Getty”If a fighter was deemed female with no physical advantages – again I haven’t seen anything, I have only seen people say ‘they have done this test’.”Do we get to see it? Are we just going to believe that narrative? Gender row boxer Imane Khelif ‘names Elon Musk & JK Rowling in Olympics cyberbullying lawsuit'”It’s not ever one that I’d go I’m not getting involved in this conversation.”Khelif was subjected to several libellous claims – some of which she plans to take to court – on social media after Italian Angela Carini quit their bout after a mere 46 seconds.Hearn said of the situation in Paris: “If there is an unfair physical advantage that the individual has, that is what has to be looked at.”But not by a rival organisation, or someone with an agenda. But if you are born a female and lived your whole life as a female it’s different.”I’m not going to say what is right or wrong, but the facts that I have seen lean me towards you have the right to compete as a female.Imane Khelif plans to take legal action against several high-profile figuresCredit: GETTY”So I don’t know. But also I will say this individual has competed on the circuit for years. It’s not like she’s dominated the scene, she’s lost many times.”Other fighters came out and said, ‘I’ve sparred her or beat her.’ I feel like the Italian was a put-up job.READ MORE SUN STORIES”Because it wasn’t even really a huge shot, and this person has sparred her before.”But we need more information about it and a conversation about it.”Olympics gender controversyTHE International Olympic Committee (IOC) stirred up a huge controversy by clearing two women to box who had previously failed a gender test.Algeria’s Imane Khelif and Taiwan’s Lin Yu-ting were disqualified at the Women’s World Championships in New Delhi, India, in March 2023.Lin Yu-ting was stripped of a bronze medal after failing a gender eligibility test.Khelif was disqualified in New Delhi for failing a testosterone level test.Officials found tests showed they had ‘XY chromosomes’ — which indicates a person is biologically male.Rare ‘intersex’ medical conditions, medically known as differences in sexual development (DSDs), can also mean outwardly female individuals can have ‘male’ chromosomes, or vice versa.The Russia-led International Boxing Association organised that event but is no longer recognised by the IOC.IOC spokesman Mark Adams said: “These athletes have competed many times before for many years, they haven’t just suddenly arrived – they competed in Tokyo.”The federation needs to make the rules to make sure that there is fairness but at the same time there is the ability for everyone to take part that wants to. That is a difficult balance.”In the end the experts for each sport are the people who work in that. If there is a big advantage that clearly is not acceptable, but that needs to be a decision made at that level.”Both Khelif and Lin competed at the delayed Olympic Games in Tokyo in 2021. Lin is a two-time winner at the Asian Women Amateur Boxing Championships.The IOC said all boxers in Paris “comply with the competition’s eligibility and entry regulations”.The controversy follows the famous case of Caster Semenya.South African middle-distance runner Semenya has a condition which means her body naturally produces higher levels of testosterone than normal for women.She won gold in the 800m at London 2012 and Rio in 2016 but was unable to compete at Tokyo in 2021 after World Athletics brought in new rules independently of the IOC at the time. More

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      Pregnant Laura Woods reveals she was sent death threats after wading into Imane Khelif Olympic boxing gender row

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      LAURA Woods has revealed she was sent death threats after wading into the Imane Khelif Olympic boxing gender row.The TNT Sports host, 37, who recently announced she is expecting a baby with Love Island boyfriend Adam Collard, tweeted about an article in the Telegraph.TNT Sports TV presenter Laura Woods has revealed she was sent death threatsCredit: GettyGold medallist Algeria’s Imane Khelif poses on the podium during the medal ceremonyCredit: AFPKhelif faced criticism after beating Italian boxer Angela Carini in just 46 secondsShe replied, “Great article Oli” to a piece titled ‘Blinded by ideology: Inside boxing row that undermined IOC and tarnished Olympics’.Since the post, Woods said she has received “numerous death threats to myself and my unborn child”.She wrote on X: “Since I replied to this article I’ve had numerous death threats to myself and my unborn child.”Questions on my own gender (I’m pregnant so guess that clears that one up) calls for my employers to sack me, threats to my home.Read more Sports News”I’ve been called a racist, a bigot and a sexist as well as various insults – c*nt, sl*g etc.”I’ve also been asked why I haven’t raised any concerns on this topic before? See above for your answer.”Woods added: “When there are discrepancies with test results – which could impact the safety of another human being, in an environment that above all else should be fair – questions are quite rightly going to be asked.”The answers are still unclear, otherwise this topic would be closed.”Most read in BoxingKhelif won Olympic gold in the women’s 66kg boxing contest after critics said her participation risked women’s safety.The Algerian was born female and does not identify as transgender or intersex.Gender row boxer Imane Khelif ‘names Elon Musk & JK Rowling in Olympics cyberbullying lawsuit’But Khelif faced criticism on social media from a number of public figures saying she is male and should not be taking part.She has reportedly named Elon Musk and JK Rowling in a cyberbullying lawsuit – with her lawyer claiming Donald Trump’s tweets will also be probed.Khelif is understood to have filed a criminal complaint to French authorities.The complaint details alleged “acts of aggravated cyber harassment” against the Algerian boxer.CLEMMIE MOODIE Imane Khelif is world’s first fictional trans Olympian – those who labelled her ‘male’ were deeply irresponsible”IF it looks like a duck, swims like a duck, and quacks like a duck . . . then get it the duck out of the Olympic GamesMany, then, think boxers Imane Khelif and Lin Yu-ting will waddle their way to podium glory next week.But how deeply sad that a global event with so, so many stories — ones of triumph, adversity, heartbreak and sheer, hard work against all odds — should focus on the back stories of these two individuals.Everyone has their opinion. And everyone is entitled to their opinion.But those with the loudest, people such as JK Rowling — who should really get back to Privet Drive and lay off some of the militant anti-trans stuff — need to be careful.When the author labelled the athletes “male”, she knew what she was doing: Stirring up her cauldron of hatred and winding up the ill-informed masses.It was deeply irresponsible.Because in Algeria, where Khelif is from, it is illegal to be gay, let alone trans, which, let’s face it, is what the boxer stands accused of being.In effect, she has become the world’s first fictional trans Olympian.But she isn’t transgender. And never has been.Because, as is the case so regularly these days, mis-information, conspiracy and gross exaggeration are rife.And how tragically horrific if those vociferous individuals claiming to be standing up for women should see two women subsequently killed by hate mobs.Where was JK’s outrage over the convicted Dutch male rapist Steven van de Velde being allowed to compete in the beach volleyball?Or where, if she’s so concerned about advantageous hormones, was her anger over China’s gold medal-winning 4x100m medley team, which featured two swimmers who previously returned positive doping tests?Yesterday, the Algerian athlete tore into the scrutiny of her gender as “harmful to human dignity”, begging people to “refrain from bullying”.And then the International Boxing Association, the body which originally claimed the pair had failed “eligibility tests” without even categorically explaining what these tests are, openly bullied her.The IBA, which has been banned from regulating Olympic boxing because of governance problems, a lack of financial transparency and many perceived instances of corruption, let its clearly mad Russian chief Umar Kremlev do the talking.Kremlev ranted, sensitively: “The tests show they were men. We don’t verify what they have between their legs. We don’t know if they were born like that or if some changes were made.”Very unhelpfully, the boxers themselves and their governing bodies are also refusing to say exactly what tests they had done. And in this, some blame lies with them.Do the pair have conditions such as Swyer Syndrome which means they have female reproductive organs but higher levels of testosterone? Are they intersex? How raised is their testosterone?Of course, they shouldn’t have to drop their shorts and show the world their genitalia.But they must display more transparency.The IOC’s ham-fisted handling of testing procedures also needs addressing.And if these women really do have a grossly unfair advantage, then this must be dealt with — and yes, perhaps they should be competing against men, albeit in a lighter weight category.After all, the hurt feelings of these athletes mustn’t triumph over common sense and the well-being of their XX-chromosomed counterparts.Safety must come first, for everyone.And that means no more rumour, no more conspiracy theories and no more wild conjecture. Just facts.Khelif’s lawyer Nabil Boudi told Variety: “JK Rowling and Elon Musk are named in the lawsuit, among others.”Trump tweeted, so whether or not he is named in our lawsuit, he will inevitably be looked into as part of the prosecution.”What we’re asking is that the prosecution investigates not only these people but whoever it feels necessary.”The Parisian lawyer added: “If the case goes to court, they will stand trial.”Harry Potter author Rowling slammed Khelif after her win over Italian boxer Angela Carini.Carini quit the round-of-16 bout just 46 seconds in – refusing to shake Khelif’s hand and claiming she had never been punched so hard.Rowling accused Khelif of being a man “enjoying the distress of a woman he’s just punched in the head”.READ MORE SUN STORIESTwitter and Tesla owner Musk shared a post about Khelif claiming “men don’t belong in women’s sports”.And Trump posted a snap of the Khelif-Carini fight with the caption: “I will keep men out of women’s sports!”Harry Potter author Rowling slammed KhelifCredit: GettyTwitter owner Elon Musk shared a post calling Khelif a manCredit: Getty More

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      Imane Khelif breaks silence after ‘naming Elon Musk & JK Rowling in cyberbullying lawsuit’ over boxing gender row

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      IMANE Khelif has broken her silence after reportedly naming Elon Musk and JK Rowling in a cyberbullying lawsuit.Khelif won Olympic gold in the women’s 66kg boxing contest on Saturday after critics said her participation risked women’s safety.Imane Khelif has spoken for the first time since reportedly naming Elon Musk and JK Rowling in a cyberbullying lawsuitCredit: ReutersKhelif was at the centre of a ‘gender row’ controversy at the Olympics after being allowed to compete in women’s boxingCredit: GettyThe boxing champion is understood to have filed a criminal complaint to French authorities which alleges “acts of aggravated cyber harassment” against the Algerian from famous figures such as Rowling and Musk.Harry Potter author Rowling slammed Khelif after her win over Italian boxer Angela Carini.Rowling accused Khelif of being a man “enjoying the distress of a woman he’s just punched in the head” after Carini left the bout in tears.Meanwhile, Twitter and Tesla owner Musk shared a post about Khelif claiming “men don’t belong in women’s sports”.Read More in BoxingNow, the 25-year-old Olympic champion has spoken out after a successful Olympics campaign shrouded in controversy.Khelif told El Birad: “Immediately after there was a big uproar from big politicians around the world, athletes around the world, and even artists and stars, Elon Musk, Trump.. this thing….. that affected me.”I am not lying to you, it affected me. It affected me a lot, hurt me a lot. I can’t describe to you the amount of fear I had.”The scenario was very scary. Thank god, all the people of Algeria and the Arab world knew Imane Khelif with her femininity, her courage, her will,’ said the Algerian boxer.Most read in Boxing”Honestly, I don’t like to get into politics in sports, but they got into politics in sports. Sports and politics are two separate things. “These politicians who are oppressing me, they don’t have the right to say that I’m a transgender.”Khelif’s lawyer Nabil Boudi previously told Variety: “JK Rowling and Elon Musk are named in the lawsuit, among others.”Trump tweeted, so whether or not he is named in our lawsuit, he will inevitably be looked into as part of the prosecution.”What we’re asking is that the prosecution investigates not only these people but whoever it feels necessary.Gender row boxer Imane Khelif ‘names Elon Musk & JK Rowling in Olympics cyberbullying lawsuit’The Parisian lawyer added: “If the case goes to court, they will stand trial.”The Algerian was born female and does not identify as transgender or intersex.But just last year Khelif was thrown out of last year’s World Championships in India after failing an unspecified gender test.International Boxing Association officials said tests showed Khelif had ‘XY chromosomes’ — which indicates a person is biologically male.However, the IBA has still not revealed which tests it used or published the results.Rare ‘intersex’ medical conditions, medically known as differences in sexual development (DSDs), can also mean outwardly female individuals can have ‘male’ chromosomes, or vice versa.But Khelif faced criticism on social media from a number of public figures saying she is male and should not be taking part.READ MORE SUN STORIESPossible repercussions for cyber-bullying offences in France are prison sentences ranging from two to five years and fines ranging from £26,000 to £39,000. If prosecuted as online hate speech, perpetrators could even be fined £64,000 to £214,000. More

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      Why is Denise Lewis stepping down as a BBC pundit?

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      DENISE LEWIS has been a key part of the BBC’s athletics coverage over the years, particularly at the Olympics. But the Paris 2024 games will be her last in the Beeb studio as she has decided to step down from her punditry role. Denise Lewis will no longer carry out her punditry role for the BBCCredit: GettyLewis became a legendary athlete for Team GB, winning heptathlon bronze at the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta. She followed that up by winning gold in Sydney four years later, quickly becoming a household name. Lewis also won two World Championship silvers, a European gold and two Commonwealth golds. Why is Denise Lewis stepping down as a BBC pundit?Lewis, 51, has been on our screens since 2009 but after a 15-year run she’s calling it quits.READ MORE ON DENISEThe Birmingham-born legend is set to return to her job as the President of UK Athletics.The news was announced on-air in the Stade de France studio with an emotional montage just one day before the end of the Paris 2024 Olympics.Legendary American sprinter Michael Johnson handed Lewis some flowers immediately after and Jessica Ennis-Hill wished her idol all the best for the future. Presenter Gabby Logan said: “I’m a super fan and I got to call her a colleague.Most read in Olympics”Denise, you’re generous, kind, fun and brilliant to work with. We are going to miss you so much – not just you’re athletics expertise but as a person.”We wish you all the very best. They have chosen the right person for the job.”Denise Lewis OBE on career challenges, inspirations and winning Olympic goldLewis said: “It’s a sad farewell, honestly, the best team. “Gabby at the helm, Jess, MJ and the whole production team, they are all here.”They make this programme what it is, all the runners over the years, they have been the most supportive, our fantastic editors, it has been a journey.”Denise also praised her former colleagues on Instagram posting a montage of pictures.She shared: For me it’s always about the people and over the last 15 years I’ve worked alongside some of the best. “Thank you @colinrayjackson for guiding me through those nerve wracking first few days when I joined the BBC sport team in 2009. “A massive thank you to the production teams, lighting & camera crews. Floor managers, runners and statisticians. Glam squad. We’ve had a hoot!”I’ll still be watching my favourite sport but from a different seat… hopefully the next seat will be cushioned.”Denise stepped down from the UK Athletics presidency in February 2024, after concerns over integrity were raised due to her decision to continue working as an athletics pundit for BBC Sport.At the time she said: “I’ve had to make the difficult decision to temporarily step away from my role as UKA president – with the upcoming Olympics and a hectic summer ahead.READ MORE SUN STORIES”I would only want to accept the role when it can have my full attention.”Denise has been a key part of the BBC athletics commentary team since 2009, after retiring from the sport in 2005. More

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      New Zealand high jumper goes viral after going UNDER the bar.. but has perfect response by later winning the gold medal

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      OLYMPICS star Hamish Kerr has gone viral for his high jump disaster despite going on to win the gold medal.Fans watching the men’s final last night were left in hysterics after he bizarrely threw himself under the bar.Hamish Kerr bizarrely threw himself under the barThe New Zealander has become an internet sensation after diving straight on the matCredit: ReutersBut he recovered to win the gold medalCredit: APKerr picked up speed as he approached the jump but surprisingly decided to bail out of the attempt at the last minute.The New Zealander instead dived straight onto the mat to the confusion of viewers.Kerr’s unusual flop has been turned into a meme, with the clip being viewed millions of times on social media.Fans hilariously captioned it: “Me to the sofa when I get home from work.”READ MORE IN OLYMPICSAnother joked: “When someone tells me the bar has been raised and they believe in me.”A third laughed: “How I dive into bed.”More commented: “Me playing Mario and Sonic at the Olympics and I forget to press the jump button.”But Kerr brilliantly responded to his poor effort and went on to win gold amid a controversial end.Most read in AthleticsOLYMPICS FREE BETS – SIGN UP OFFERS AND DEAL FOR PARIS 2024The 27-year-old and Team USA’s Shelby McEwen were tied at the end of the event and turned down the chance to share gold in favour of a jump-off to decide a winner.Both Kerr and McEwen were joint-top after clearing 2.36m but chose not to share first place.Naughtiest Olympic BlundersThey instead agreed to golden goal-style finish, with the bar set at 2.34m.Kerr got over it as McEwen then failed and had to accept silver.BBC’s Olympics line-up in fullPresenters:Clare BaldingGabby LoganHazel IrvineIsa GuhaJeanette KwakyeJJ ChalmersMark ChapmanStudio guests:Beth TweddleChris HoyDenise LewisFred SirieixJessica Ennis-HillKate Richardson-WalshKatherine GraingerLaura KennyMark FosterMichael JohnsonNicola AdamsRebecca AdlingtonTonia CouchRadio:Adrian ChilesEleanor OldroydKelly CatesMark ChapmanNaga MunchettyTony Livesey More

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      BBC pundit, 51, announces she’s quitting live on TV and reveals new job in emotional scenes

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      DENISE LEWIS said an emotional goodbye to the BBC as she quit her job as a pundit to start a new career. The 51-year-old has been on screens since 2009 and announced her shock departure live on TV. Denise Lewis said an emotional farewell to the BBCHer colleagues gave her a huge send-off, with Micheal Johnson handing her a bunch of flowersLewis brilliantly dropped her mic as she said goodbyeAs the Olympics athletics action came to a close in Paris, Lewis revealed she was taking up a new job as President of UK Athletics.Presenter Gabby Logan and colleagues Jessica Ennis-Hill and Michael Johnson gave the Sydney 2000 gold medallist an incredible send-off.After an stunning montage of her best moments, the American runner gave Lewis a huge bunch of flowers and said: “We love you and we are going to miss you. It’s been amazing working with you.”Ennis-Hill added: “I grew up watching you and was inspired by you. Now I’ve got to sit next to you. READ MORE IN OLYMPICS”It’s been such an honour and thank you for guiding me. Wish you all the best.”Logan said: “I’m a superfan and I got to call her a colleague. “Denise, you’re generous, kind, fun and brilliant to work with. We are going to miss you so much – not just you’re athletics expertise but as a person.”We wish you all the very best. They have chosen the right person for the job.Most read in AthleticsCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSLewis looked emotional as she said: “It’s a sad farewell, honestly, the best team. Gabby at the helm, Jess, MJ and the whole production team, they are all here.”They make this programme what it is, all the runners over the years, they have been the most supportive, our fantastic editors, it has been a journey.”BBC pundit, 51, announces she’s quitting live on TV and reveals new job in emotional scenesLewis then brilliantly signed off by dropping her microphone on the table to huge cheers from behind-the-scenes BBC employees.Opening up on her new role, the former heptathlon star explained: “It’s time to try to help develop the sport that has been so amazing to me.”I would not be in this position if I had not dared to dream, had a club, all the volunteers that make the clubs what they need to be.”I will be working with the membership, predominately grassroots as that is where the work needs to be done.”We need to make sure the pipeline to events like this [Olympics].”We need to encourage local communities to get involved with athletics.”BBC’s Olympics line-up in fullPresenters:Clare BaldingGabby LoganHazel IrvineIsa GuhaJeanette KwakyeJJ ChalmersMark ChapmanStudio guests:Beth TweddleChris HoyDenise LewisFred SirieixJessica Ennis-HillKate Richardson-WalshKatherine GraingerLaura KennyMark FosterMichael JohnsonNicola AdamsRebecca AdlingtonTonia CouchRadio:Adrian ChilesEleanor OldroydKelly CatesMark ChapmanNaga MunchettyTony Livesey More

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      Michael Johnson blasts ‘laughable’ Team USA after 4x100m team disqualified while legend Carl Lewis says ‘blow it up’

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      ATHLETICS legends Michael Johnson and Carl Lewis slammed Team USA after they were disqualified from the men’s 4x100m relay.The Americans had a nightmare in Paris as their relay gold medal drought extended to 20 years.Christian Coleman and Kenny Bednarek messed up the baton exchangeCredit: APMichael Johnson called USA’s relay flop ‘laughable’Credit: BBCCarl Lewis fumed on social mediaCredit: AFPLast night, they were disqualified for an illegal pass they made in the first change over as Canada got gold, South Africa took home silver and Team GB bronze.USA got it all wrong as Christian Coleman crashed into team-mate Kenny Bednarek to mess up the first baton pass, forcing the exchange to happen outside the legal zone.BBC pundit Johnson raged: “It’s laughable at this point. “The last time we won it at the Olympics I was still competing.”READ MORE IN OLYMPICSMeanwhile, Lewis tweeted: “It’s time to blow up the system. “It is clear that EVERYONE at is more concerned with relationships than winning. No athlete should step on the track and run another relay until this program is changed from top to bottom.”USA last won gold in the men’s 4x100m relay at Sydney 2000.Since then it has been a disaster every four years, starting with a poor baton exchange costing them gold at Athens 2004.Most read in AthleticsOLYMPICS FREE BETS – SIGN UP OFFERS AND DEAL FOR PARIS 2024They then dropped it in Beijing 2008 and were disqualified for doping at London 2012.Another poor pass saw them punished in Rio 2016 and a similar incident led to them not even reaching the final at Tokyo 2020.Five Greatest Olympic Moments EverBut they were all set to make amends in Paris – even without 100m winner Noah Lyles after he tested positive for Covid.Post-race, Coleman said: “We practised a lot. Me and Kenny have been on the team a few times and we felt really confident going out there. “It’s part of the sport. We wanted to do it, we wanted to bring it home, we knew we had the speed to do it but this is a risk-reward type of thing.”All of us are world class, and I expect all of us will be back on the team in LA. “I think on home soil, we’ll be able to have the confidence to bring it on home.” More