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Jamaica Breaks 4x100m Mixed Relay World Record, First Team Under 40 Seconds

The Jamaican team made history at the World Relays Champions

Jamaica Breaks 4x100m Mixed Relay World Record, First Team Under 40 Seconds
Abd Al-Fattah Yousef
2026-05-04 10:51
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Jamaica — Ekhbary News Agency

Jamaica made history in the world of athletics on Saturday, shattering the world record in the 4x100m mixed relay event at the World Relays Championship. The Jamaican team became the first ever to break the 40-second barrier in this specific race, reaffirming their dominance and exceptional skill in global sprint events.

Unprecedented Achievement in Mixed Relay Athletics

This achievement marks a significant milestone in the history of mixed relay races, which combine male and female athletes in a single team, adding a unique strategic and competitive dimension. No team had previously managed to complete this race in under 40 seconds, making Jamaica's performance truly exceptional. This remarkable feat reflects the intensive training and profound talent possessed by Jamaican sprinters, further solidifying Jamaica's standing as a formidable force in international track and field, especially in the sprint categories for which it has long been renowned.

Keywords: # Jamaica # world record # athletics # 4x100m mixed relay # relay championship # sprint # track and field