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Jamaica Shatters Mixed 4x100m World Record at World Relays 2026

Jamaica set a new world record of 39.99 seconds in the mixed 4x100m relay at the World Athletics Relays in Gaborone, Botswana. The quartet of Ackeem Blake, Tina Clayton, Kadrian Goldson and Tia Clayton broke the mark set earlier by Canada in the same session. Jamaica also performed strongly in the women's 4x100m, anchored by Shericka Jackson, while Canada's Andre De Grasse led the men's 4x100m with a world-leading time. The top teams secured qualification for the 2027 World Athletics Championships in Beijing.

Key Points: Jamaica Sets Mixed 4x100m World Record at World Relays

  • Jamaica clocked 39.99 seconds in mixed 4x100m relay
  • Team broke Canada's earlier mark set in same session
  • Jamaica also dominated women's 4x100m with Shericka Jackson
  • Canada's Andre De Grasse led men's 4x100m with world-leading 37.56 seconds
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Jamaica smashes world record in mixed 4x100m at World Athletics Relays 2026

Jamaica's quartet of Ackeem Blake, Tina Clayton, Kadrian Goldson and Tia Clayton clocked 39.99 seconds to break the mixed 4x100m world record in Botswana.

"Jamaica made a stunning start to the World Athletics Relays Gaborone 2026 in Botswana, setting a new world record in the mixed 4x100m relay on Saturday. - Olympics.com report"

Botswana, May 2

Jamaica made a stunning start to the World Athletics Relays Gaborone 2026 in Botswana, setting a new world record in the mixed 4x100m relay on Saturday.

An all-star quartet of Ackeem Blake, Tina Clayton, Kadrian Goldson and Tia Clayton clocked 39.99 seconds in the third heat, breaking the mark set earlier in the day by Canada's team of Eliezer Adjibi, Marie-Éloise Leclair, Duan Asemota and Audrey Leduc in the opening heat.

Germany, the Netherlands and Nigeria also went faster than the previous world best of 40.30, which Canada set when the event made its debut at the World Relays 2025 in Guangzhou, People's Republic of China, as per Olympics.com.

Jamaica shaved 0.31 seconds off the previous mark and, in the process, secured qualification for the 2027 World Athletics Championships in Beijing. The top two teams from each heat, along with the next two fastest overall across the six events, advanced to Sunday's final and also earned automatic berths for next year's World Championships.

Jamaica were also dominant in the women's 4x100m relay, where five-time Olympic medallist Shericka Jackson started their 41.96-second effort.

In the men's 4x100m, Paris 2024 champion Andre De Grasse powered Canada to a world-leading 37.56 seconds with a strong anchor leg.

They finished 0.11 seconds clear of Germany (37.67), while South Africa matched that time for third, with Olympic silver medallist Akani Simbine bringing them home.

All three leading teams bettered the previous world lead set by the United States in the opening heat. The USA ended fourth overall in 37.77, just ahead of hosts Botswana (37.96), anchored by reigning Olympic 200m champion Letsile Tebogo.

- ANI

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Priya S
Shericka Jackson anchoring the women’s 4x100m at 41.96 is just wow. Imagine what she could do in a full individual sprint at Worlds. But honestly, as an Indian fan, it stings a bit that we’re not even close to qualifying for these finals. We have talent like Dutee Chand but no systematic support.
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Vikram M
Brilliant performance by Canada too – Andre De Grasse finishing with 37.56 in men’s 4x100m shows they’re building a dynasty. But I must say, let’s not forget our own athletes like Neeraj Chopra – we can be proud of our Olympic success in other events. 😊
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Ananya R
Canada breaking the previous world record in the opening heat itself, and then Jamaica topping it in the very next heat – that’s the kind of competition that drives this sport forward. Meanwhile, in India, we are still debating whether to fund track and field or just focus on cricket. 😐
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Rohit P
Letsile Tebogo anchoring Botswana to 37.96 against such strong competition is fantastic. He’s a star in the making. But honestly, I worry that the World Athletics calendar is getting too crowded with all these relays and championships – athletes need rest too.

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