Bryshon Nellum

Bryshon Nellum, a USC athlete who was shot in a case of mistaken identity four years ago, has endured multiple surgeries. Now he will compete Friday in the 4 x 400m relay at the 2012 London Olympics. (Gary Ambrose / Los Angeles Times)

Aug. 9, 2012 6:37 PM PT

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American track star Bryshon Nellum was shot in the legs at USC four years ago, but on Friday he will compete in the men’s 4 x 400-meter relay finals.

U.S. sprinter Bryshon Nellum competes in the men’s 4 x 400-meter relay heat at the London Olympics. (Feng Li / Getty Images)

Bryshon Nellum, left, and Chris Brown of the Bahamas cross the finish line during the men’s 4 x 400-meter relay round 1 heats. (Streeter Lecka / Getty Images)

USA’s Bryshon Nellum, left, and Bahamas’ Chris Brown during the men’s 4 x 400-meter relay heats at the Olympic Games on Thursday. (Olivier Morin / AFP / Getty Images)

Bryshon Nellum displays scars left by surgeries on his leg. The USC athlete was shot four years ago as he was walking off campus. (Gary Ambrose / Los Angeles Times)

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