Norwood sits out first relay race

The U.S. mixed 4x400-meter relay was disqualified Friday in the first round at the Tokyo Olympics due to an error committed on the baton exchange, according to Bleacher Report.
The news outlet said one of the baton handoffs was made outside the permitted area during the race, which was run early Friday local time.
While Morgan City High alum Vernon Norwood said earlier this month he potentially could run on the relay, he did not participate.
The relay consisted of Elija Godwin, Lynna Irby, Taylor Manson and Bryce Deadmon.
Bleacher Reported, citing David Woods of the Indianapolis Star, said the United States is appealing the ruling. The United States is saying relay member Irby was instructed to stand at the wrong area to accept the baton.
The USA Track and Field website lists Norwood as a member of the men’s 4x400-meter relay pool. The first round of that event is scheduled for Aug. 6 with the finals to be run a day later.