Steven Gardiner lands 400m gold medal for Bahamas as United States duo Michael Norman and Michael Cherry fall short of the medals By Omar Mohammed For Reuters Published: 13:32 BST, 5 August 2021 | Updated: 13:32 BST, 5 August 2021 Viewcomments Steven Gardiner of the Bahamas won gold in the men's 400 metres at the Olympic Stadium, running a finely balanced race to shut out the Americans once again in an event they once dominated. Anthony Zambrano of Colombia, the silver medallist at the 2019 world championships in Doha and third-fastest this year, took the silver. Kirani James of Grenada, the 2012 gold medallist and the silver medallist five years ago in Rio, grabbed bronze. Steven Gardiner of the Bahamas holds his national flag as he celebrates after winning gold Gardiner saw off a challenge from American athletes Michael Norman and Michael Cherry The world champion celebrates after taking the Olympic 400m title in Tokyo on Thursday American Michael Cherry, who ran a personal best, finished a disappointing fourth ahead of his compatriot Michael Norman to continue the country's poor run on the men's side of the track events. More to follow... Share or comment on this article: All rights reserved for this news site (dailymail) and under his responsibility