American Sprinter Kendall Ellis Removed from 4x400-meter Relay at Paris Olympics

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American sprinter Kendall Ellis expresses disappointment and feeling blindsided after being removed from the 4x400-meter relay at the Paris Olympics.

Key Points

  • Kendall Ellis was informed last minute that she would not be competing in the medal race.
  • USATF did not immediately respond to the situation.
  • Ellis won gold in the 4x400-meter relay and a bronze medal in the mixed 4x400-meter relay in Tokyo in 2021.

Pros

  • The team that competed in the 4x400-meter relay won a gold medal.

Cons

  • Kendall Ellis felt disappointed, lied to, embarrassed, blindsided, and undervalued by the decision to remove her from the relay.