Jamaica set a new world record in the mixed 4x100-metre relay on May 2, 2024 [2], during the Debswana World Athletics Relays in Gaborone, Botswana [2].
The event highlighted a rare moment of rapid record-breaking in elite sprinting, where the global benchmark was surpassed twice within a single session.
The Jamaican quartet, consisting of Ackeem Blake, Tina Clayton, Kadrian Goldson, and Tia Clayton, finished the race in 39.99 seconds [1]. This time eclipsed a mark that had stood for only a few minutes.
Earlier in the heats, the Canadian mixed relay team established a new world record. That team featured Eliezer Adjibi, Marie-Éloise Leclair, Duan Asemota, and Audrey Leduc [1]. The Canadian performance provided a brief window of record ownership before the Jamaican team took the track to lower the time further [1].
Both teams entered the competition in Gaborone with the goal of claiming the fastest time in history for the mixed 4x100-metre event [2]. The proximity of the two records suggests a high level of parity and peak performance among the competing nations during the relays.
The Jamaican victory cements their position as a dominant force in the mixed relay format, a discipline that requires precise coordination between male and female athletes to maximize speed and efficiency.
“Jamaica set a new world record in the mixed 4x100-metre relay”
The rapid succession of world records in Gaborone indicates that the mixed 4x100m relay is entering a phase of significant performance gains. By breaking the 40-second barrier, Jamaica has established a new psychological and physical benchmark for the event, raising the stakes for other sprinting nations ahead of future international championships.
