Botswana, USA, and Jamaica showcased exceptional speed and teamwork, dominating the World Athletics Championship relays in Gaborone. Their impressive performances highlighted their status as global sprinting powerhouses.
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Jamaica made history in Botswana, clocking its first-ever sub-40-second mixed relay. The team’s record-breaking performance marks a new milestone for Caribbean athletics on the global stage.
Botswana received high praise as an exceptional host for the World Athletics Relays. Energized by home support, the host men’s 4×400m relay team aims to shatter the world record on their home track.
Botswana made history at the World Relays 2026, winning the men’s 4x400m relay and shattering Michael Johnson’s long-standing split record. NBC Sports highlights this stunning upset and record-breaking performance.
The 2026 World Athletics Relays will be held in Gaborone, Botswana, marking a historic first for the African nation. The event is set to spotlight emerging sprint talents ahead of the Olympics.
At the World Relays in Botswana, three world records fell in the new mixed 4×100m relay, alongside two U.S. victories and an electrifying 4×400m race, showcasing thrilling performances and intense competition.
The World Athletics Relays travel surge has shone a spotlight on Botswana’s rising sprint talent, while Nigeria confronts crucial qualification battles on home soil, intensifying Africa’s relay race drama.
Botswana has unveiled diamond-accented medals for the 2026 World Athletics Relays. Featuring only natural diamonds, the unique awards highlight the nation’s rich heritage in diamond mining and sporting excellence.
World Athletics has opened applications for aspiring journalists from Botswana to join its Media Academy ahead of the World Relays. The program offers hands-on training and exclusive access to global athletics events. Apply now on worldathletics.org.
Uganda has announced a four-athlete team to compete at the upcoming World Relays in Botswana. The delegation aims to showcase the nation’s sprinting talent on the global stage.