A former Louisiana State University athlete helped the United States Track and Field team clinch a world record Friday during the mixed 4x400m relay preliminary round. Vernon Norwood ran the relay ...

This marked his second Olympic record of the meet with Team USA as he had helped the mixed 4×400 to the World and Olympic Record of 3:07.41 in the event’s heats.

PARIS, France – A stellar day from those representing LSU was highlighted by Vernon Norwood and the Team USA mixed 4×400-meter relay breaking the World Record. Two other Tigers advanced to the ...

Norwood was listed as an alternate for the team. The team set a world record during the run, securing first place going into the final round set for Saturday.