World Athletics Championships: GB relay team receive gold medals 28 years late

Englishmen Black, Richardson and Hylton plus Welsh duo Thomas and Baulch were belatedly presented with their gold medals at Saturday’s Diamond League meeting at a sold-out London Stadium.

“It’s been hanging over us for a very, very long time. I mean, 28 years is a long time so yesterday really completed it. It was great,” added Black.

“In some ways, it was more special because we were there with our families and our kids, who obviously weren’t born back then.

“I think Jamie had a baby then but we were able to share it with our families and you don’t get to do that, do you?

“Also, more importantly, we shared it with 60,000 British fans in there and a lot of them supported us back in the day.

“I think pulling that together, it was actually a surprisingly emotional moment and we loved it. It was really special.”

Cherry Alexander, UK Athletics’ strategic lead for major events, said: “We’re proud to be able to give these athletes their moment in front of a home crowd.

“It’s a chance to recognise not just their talent, but the values they stood for. This medal means even more because of how long they’ve waited for it.”