Gold Medal Misstep: When Teamwork Goes Awry The mixed 4x100m relay final at the world athletics under 20 championships was Australia's chance to shine.
Instead, it became a cautionary tale about the perils of teamwork and coordination.
The Aussies' gold medal hopes were dashed in a spectacular fashion when they botched the baton exchange – a move that's supposed to be as smooth as silk. The Australian team's mishap is not an isolated incident.