The 2019 IAAF World Relays will be held in Yokohama, Japan from May 11 to May 12, 2019.[1] Two new events were established for 2019, both mixed events: the 2 × 2 × 400 m relay and the shuttle hurdles relay.[2] The first event replaces the 4 × 800 m relay that featured at previous events.[3]
 | |
| Events | 9 |
|---|---|
| Dates | May 11–12 |
| Main venue | Yokohama International Stadium |
Medal summary
Men
| Event | Gold | Silver | Bronze | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 × 100 metres relay |
 Brazil |
38.05 |  United States |
38.07 |  United Kingdom |
38.15 |
| 4 × 200 metres relay |
United States Christopher Belcher Bryce Robinson Vernon Norwood Remontay McClain |
1:20.12 |  South AfricaSimon Magakwe Chederick van Wyk Sinesipho Dambile Akani Simbine Jon Seeliger Anaso Jobodwana |
1:20.42 AF |
 GermanyMaurice Huke Patrick Domogala Aleixo-Platini Menga Robin Erewa |
1:21.26 NR |
| 4 × 400 metres relay |
 Trinidad and TobagoDeon Lendore Jereem Richards Asa Guevara Machel Cedenio |
3:00.81 |  JamaicaDemish Gaye Akeem Bloomfield Rusheen McDonald Nathon Allen Javon Francis |
3:01.57 |  BelgiumDylan Borlée Robin Vanderbemden Jonathan Borlée Jonathan Sacoor Julien Watrin |
3:02.70 |
Women
Mixed
| Event | Gold | Silver | Bronze | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 × 400 metres relay |
United States My'Lik Kerley Joanna Atkins Jasmine Blocker Dontavius Wright Brionna Thomas Olivia Baker |
3:16.43 |  CanadaAustin Cole Aiyanna Stiverne Zoe Sherar Philip Osei Alicia Brown |
3:18.15 |  KenyaJared Momanyi Maureen Thomas Hellen Syombua Aron Koech |
3:19.43 |
| 2 × 2 × 400 metres relay |
United States Ce'Aira Brown Donavan Brazier |
3:36.92 |  AustraliaCatriona Bisset Josh Ralph |
3:37.61 |  JapanAyano Shiomi Allon Tatsunami Clay |
3:38.36 |
| Shuttle hurdles relay |
United States Christina Clemons Freddie Crittenden Sharika Nelvis Devon Allen Queen Harrison Ryan Fontenot |
54.96 | Japan Ayako Kimura Shunya Takayama Masumi Aoki Taio Kanai |
55.59 | Only two finishing teams | |
Participating nations
43 nations are set to take part in the competition.[4]
ART
Australia
Bahamas
Belarus
Belgium
Brazil
Canada
Chile
Chinese Taipei
Colombia
Czech Republic
Denmark
Dominican Republic
Ecuador
Finland
France
Germany
Ghana
Great Britain
India
Indonesia
Ireland
Italy
Jamaica
Japan
Kazakhstan
Kenya
Lithuania
Netherlands
Nigeria
Papua New Guinea
Poland
China
South Africa
Switzerland
Thailand
Trinidad and Tobago
Turkey
Uganda
Ukraine
United States
Venezuela
Zimbabwe
References
- ^ "NASSAU PASSES THE BATON TO YOKOHAMA FOR IAAF WORLD RELAYS 2019". IAAF. 12 October 2018. Retrieved 4 May 2019.
- ^ Hardik Vyas (11 January 2019). "Athletics: Mixed shuttle hurdles added to World Relays program". Reuters. Retrieved 4 May 2019.
- ^ "TWO NEW EVENTS ADDED TO IAAF WORLD RELAYS PROGRAMME". IAAF. 13 February 2019. Retrieved 4 May 2019.
- ^ "COUNTRIES - IAAF WORLD RELAYS". iaaf.org. Retrieved 11 May 2019.