The inaugural 2026 World Athletics Ultimate Championship in Budapest will feature the new mixed 4x100 metres relay where athletes will compete in national kits while representing both themselves and their national teams, the sport's governing body said on Friday as it announced the list of disciplines.
FILE PHOTO: Athletics - World Athletics Championship - Women's 4x100m Relay Heats - National Athletics Centre, Budapest, Hungary - August 25, 2023 General view during heat 1 REUTERS/Marton Monus/File PhotoThe inaugural 2026 World Athletics Ultimate Championship in Budapest will feature the new mixed 4x100 metres relay where athletes will compete in national kits while representing both themselves and their national teams, the sport's governing body said on Friday as it announced the...
In May, World Athletics unveiled plans to test new events such as a mixed 4x100 metres relay and a steeplechase mile in their four-year business strategy published, with the aim of providing faster paced and more exciting events. "This new global event will be a game-changer for our sport and for our athletes," World Athletics President Sebastian Coe said in a statement.
The inaugural championships are scheduled for three evenings, from Sept. 11-13, with each session taking place in under three hours, in a bid to offer a fast-paced event to captivate global television viewers.
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