May 17, 2024 1:07 am
Previewing the Event: Stars to Watch, Schedule, and How to Follow Live

The World Athletics Relays in the Bahamas will be a thrilling showdown of some of the best athletes in the sport. The highlight of the event will be the 4x100m relay, where fans will be watching intently as Noah Lyles and Marcell Jacobs compete for Team USA. Lyles, a three-time world champion, is determined to secure his first title at the World Relays after winning gold at the 2023 World Athletics Championships. Joining him on the US team are Tokyo 2020 medalist Kenny Bednarek and Courtney Lindsey, who has been the fastest man at 200m this year.

The Italian team is led by European champion Marcell Jacobs, who won silver in the men’s 100 meters at the Tokyo Olympics. His teammates include Olympic champions Roberto Rigali, Lorenzo Patta, and Filippo Tortu. Jamaica’s team includes world indoor bronze medallist Ackeem Blake but lacks key athletes like Shelly-Ann Fraser Pryce and Elaine Thompson-Herah.

Kenya’s sprint powerhouse Omanyala leads their pursuit of Olympic success and South Africa’s Akani Simbine is determined to overcome past relay disappointments and lead his team to victory in the 4x100m event. With a mix of experienced champions and rising stars, this year’s World Athletics Relays in the Bahamas promises to be an exciting and highly competitive event for track and field fans around the world.

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