The fifth edition of the mixed relay delivered its most gripping finale yet, but a farcical scene highlighted ongoing issues with the discipline.
In road cycling, there is no visible changeover; instead, women wait on a start ramp, unable to see the finish line.
On Wednesday, a breakdown in communication from the commissaires led to Algeria's women starting their effort early, amidst confusion.
Despite the chaos, the commissaires ruled teams would be awarded the aggregate of separate times, leading to Algeria finishing a distant last.
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