Women's 4 × 100 metres relay
at the Games of the X Olympiad |
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Venue | Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum |
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Dates | August 7 |
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Competitors | 24 (individuals) 6 (teams) from 6 nations |
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The women's 4 × 100 metres relay event at the 1932 Summer Olympics took place on August 7.[1]
Results
Final
As only six teams had entered, the teams requested that they run a straight final, which the officials accepted.
The Americans narrowly defeated the Canadians in a very close and exciting contest: both teams were credited with a new world record.
Key: WR = world record
References