Cookies on the Business Insider India website

Business Insider India has updated its Privacy and Cookie policy. We use cookies to ensure that we give you the better experience on our website. If you continue without changing your settings, we\'ll assume that you are happy to receive all cookies on the Business Insider India website. However, you can change your cookie setting at any time by clicking on our Cookie Policy at any time. You can also see our Privacy Policy.

US sprinters erupt in joy when they realize they swept a race for all 3 medals

Scott DavisAug 18, 2016, 07:43 IST

A great celebration took place Wednesday night after U.S. women sprinters swept the 100-meter hurdles.

Brianna Rollins took first by a decent margin, but second and third place came down to a photo finish.

After a moment of review, it was revealed that fellow US sprinters Nia Ali and Kristi Castlin took silver and bronze, respectively.

NBC

Afterward, they all erupted into pure joy at sweeping the event, first jumping up and down, then hugging together.

NBC

Three medals, one nation.

NBC

NOW WATCH: What abandoned Olympic venues from around the world look like today

Please enable Javascript to watch this video