THE STORY
During the men's 4x100m relay heats at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, the U.S. team was disqualified after Darvis Patton and Tyson Gay dropped the baton during their exchange. This mishap occurred on August 21, 2008, at the Beijing National Stadium, preventing the team from advancing to the finals. (upi.com)
TEAMS / PEOPLE:
United States Track Relay
WHY IT MATTERS
The incident is notable as it marked a rare disqualification for the U.S. men's relay team, highlighting the critical importance of flawless baton exchanges in relay events.