It was a blockbuster day at the track on Thursday, and it was supposed to begin with Noah Lyles being anointed with his second gold medal – this time in his signature event, the men’s 200 meters. But as the sprinters turned the corner on the track, it was clear something was wrong.

The Washington Post’s Ava Wallace speaks with Post reporter Adam Kilgore and Post columnist Barry Svrluga about the atmosphere at yesterday’s meet and its significance as the Games near their end.

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Today’s show was produced and mixed by Ted Muldoon. It was edited by Joe Tone.