Magnificent official black Port a Pit aluminum relay baton used by the gold medal-winning Canadian men’s 4 x 100 relay team in the event final at the Atlanta 1996 Summer Olympics, 11.75″ in length and 1.5″ in diameter, with the baton featuring the Centennial Games logo, the lane number, “6,” and the names of four relay runners marked in black felt tip. Also included is an official gold Port a Pit baton with the Atlanta 1996 emblem, which is signed by all five members of the Canadian relay team: Robert Esmie, Glenroy Gilbert, Bruny Surin, Donovan Bailey, and Carlton Chambers; the upper section is marked “Canada Gold, 37.69.” In overall fine condition. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Andy McInnis, the head coach of Team Canada's 4 x 100 meter men’s relay team.
