Athletics-The United States wins the mixed relay with a world record when Bol falls.

Budapest (Reuters)On Saturday, Femke Bol stumbled five meters from the line just as she was about to lead the Netherlands to gold,

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but the US won a world record in the mixed 4x400 meters relay.

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The Dutch ran well, but U.S. anchor Alexis Holmes chased Bol to within inches when Bol tumbled to the track, hurt her head, and dropped the baton.

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The Americans' 2019 world record of 3:08.80 was broken.

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Britain won silver in 3:11.06 and the Czech Republic bronze in 3:11.98—both national records.

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An event still finding its footing gave the outstanding crowd a spectacular climax on Budapest's opening night.

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Gabby Thomas was set to join the U.S. squad after sitting out the morning heats, but Matthew Boling replaced Ryan Willie.

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The favorites started well, but Lieke Klaver's second leg gave the Dutch, who won silver last year, the lead.

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