IAAF World Relays
The IAAF World Relays is an international biennial track and field event held by World Athletics where teams from around the world compete in relay races. There are events in addition to the relays that are part of the Olympics.
4x400m changeover at the U23 European Championships 2017Nassau in the Bahamas hosted the first three editions of the World Relays, and once again is hosting the event in 2024. This championships will serve as a qualification event for the athletics relay places at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
Current Events
The event features relay races in different distances, for men, women and mixed events.
- 4 × 100 meters relay (Men & Women)
- 4 × 200 meters relay (Men & Women)
- 4 × 400 meters relay (Men, Women & Mixed)
Past Events
- Shuttle hurdles relay (Mixed) - 2019, 2021
- 2 × 2 × 400 meters relay (Mixed)
- 4 × 800 meters relay (Men & Women)
- Distance medley relay (Men & Women)
- 4 × 1500 meters relay (Men & Women)
Related Pages
- Athletics relay events at the Olympic Games
- Other athletics competitions
- Learn more about the sport of Athletics.
- About the Olympic Torch Relay
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