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