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Ahead of the mixed 4x100 metres final at the World Athletics Ultimate Championship in Budapest, world record holder Jamaica and other ambitious teams are preparing for the race.
Holding the distinction of being the first track final of the World Athletics Ultimate Championship to be held in Budapest, the mixed 4x100 metres race brings together the world's leading relay teams, spearheaded by world record holder Jamaica.
Race Schedule and Participating Countries
As one of the newest disciplines of the organization, the mixed 4x100 metres final will take place on Friday, September 11, and is expected to witness great excitement.
Jamaica, Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Canada, Germany, Netherlands, Nigeria, United States, Spain, and hosts Hungary will take part in the contest.
Jamaica's Record Time
The Jamaican team, consisting of Ackeem Blake, Tina Clayton, Kadrian Goldson, and Tia Clayton, holds the world record with a time of 39.62 seconds achieved in a race run in Gaborone.
This strong squad is preparing to step onto the track in Budapest as the biggest favorite for the gold medal, and all eyes are once again on potential records to be broken.
Status of Canada and the USA
While Canadian athletes Eliezer Adjibi, Marie-Éloïse Leclair, Duan Asemota, and Audrey Leduc secured second place, the United States claimed the third step of the podium.
Drawing attention with their superior performances at the World Relays, these teams will be right in the thick of the medal battle in Budapest.
Great Britain's Historic Run
The Great Britain and Northern Ireland team managed to break the continental record with a time of 39.97 seconds at the European Championships held in Birmingham.
Comprising Jeremiah Azu, Dina Asher-Smith, Zharnel Hughes, and Amy Hunt, the squad drew attention as only the second team in history to dip under 40 seconds.
Other Strong Contenders from Europe
The German team won the silver medal at the European Championships with a time of 40.11 seconds, while Spain emerged as the bronze medalist.
These recorded times clearly demonstrate that both countries hold ambitious positions in the races at the Ultimate Championship.
Participation of Host Hungary
Host nation Hungary received a special invitation to become the final country completing the participant list for the nine-team final competition.
Competing in front of their home crowd, Hungarian athletes aim to deliver the best possible performance in this major event.