South Africa: South Africa’s relay hopes have been knocked by injury but they still hold hope

Team South Africa entered the Olympic track and field with their best hopes of a medal in the 4x100m and 4x400m relays, but their chances of success have been hindered by untimely injuries and a sudden loss of form.

On Thursday, South Africa’s 4x100m sprint team qualified for the final after a terrific anchor leg by sprint star Akani Simbine — who finished fourth in the 100m individual final.

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