Canada's mixed 4x100m relay team won the silver medal on Sunday at the World Athletics Relays in Gaborone, Botswana [1].

The result highlights Canada's growing competitiveness in sprint relays on the global stage, specifically in the mixed-gender format. The performance placed the team among the fastest in history, though they narrowly missed the top spot.

The Canadian squad, consisting of Eliezer Adjibi, Marie-éloise Leclair, Duan Asemota, and Audrey Leduc, finished the race with a time of 40.23 seconds [1]. This mark briefly established a world record during the final, which took place on May 3, 2026 [3].

However, Jamaica eclipsed that mark to take the gold medal. The Jamaican team posted a time of 39.62 seconds [2], setting a new world record and leaving the Canadian team in second place [2].

The event was part of the Debswana World Athletics Relays, known as Gaborone 26, which took place from May 2 to May 3, 2026 [2]. The competition served as a critical benchmark for sprint nations as they prepare for future international championships.

While some reports varied regarding the total medal count for the delegation, official records confirm the mixed 4x100m relay result as silver [1]. The race remained a highlight of the event due to the rapid succession of record-breaking times.

“Canada's mixed 4x100m relay team won the silver medal on Sunday”

The event demonstrates a significant leap in the speed of mixed-gender sprinting, as two world-record-level times were posted in a single final. For Canada, the silver medal confirms their status as a top-tier contender in the 4x100m mixed relay, while Jamaica's victory reinforces its continued dominance in global sprinting.