Jamaica broke the mixed 4x100m relay world record on Sunday, winning the final with a time of 39.62 seconds [1].

The victory establishes a new benchmark for mixed-gender sprinting and secures Jamaica's standing as a dominant force in global relay events. This performance occurred during the Debswana World Athletics Relays in Gaborone, Botswana.

The winning quartet consisted of Ackeem Blake, Tina Clayton, Kadrian Goldson, and Tia Clayton [1]. The team became the first mixed 4x100m quartet to break the 40-second barrier [2].

Jamaica's path to the gold medal included a record-breaking performance in the heats, where the team initially set a world record of 39.99 seconds [3]. They improved upon that mark in the final to finish at 39.62 seconds [1].

The event served as a critical qualifying window for upcoming international competitions. The results in Gaborone determine eligibility for the 2026 World Athletics Ultimate Championship and the 2027 World Championships [4].

By posting these times, the Jamaican team ensured their qualification for the next cycle of global championships. The mixed relay format, which requires two men and two women per team, continues to see rapid progression in speed and technical execution as teams refine their hand-off strategies.

“Jamaica broke the mixed 4x100m relay world record... with a time of 39.62 seconds”

The sub-40 second time marks a significant psychological and physical milestone in mixed-gender sprinting. By breaking this barrier, Jamaica not only secures its qualification for the 2026 and 2027 world championships but also puts pressure on other sprinting nations to evolve their mixed-relay strategies to remain competitive.