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Canadian sprinters set brief world record in mixed 4×100-metre relay
A Canadian relay was on top yet again — although not for long.
The mixed 4×100-metre team of Eliezer Adjibi, Marie-Éloise Leclair, Duan Asemota and Audrey LeDuc briefly set a world record with their time of 40.07 seconds at the World Relays on Saturday in Gaborone, Botswana.
However, the Jamaican foursome of Ackeem Blake, Tina Clayton, Kadrian Goldson and Tia Clayton smashed their record just minutes later, winning their heat by dipping under the 40-second mark at 39.99.
Still, the Canadian quartet qualified for both Sunday’s medal race and the 2027 world championships thanks to its own victory.
Canada has enjoyed strong success in sprint relays over the past decade, with its men’s team reaching three consecutive Olympic podiums, going from bronze in 2016 to silver in 2021 and gold in 2024. That group, anchored by Andre De Grasse, also won the 2022 world title.
De Grasse will compete alongside usual teammates Aaron Brown, Jerome Blake and Brendon Rodney in heats at the World Relays later Saturday.
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