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From Usain Bolt-anchored Jamaican team to Tyson Gay's and Justin Gatlin's stripped USA team, discover the greatest relay teams of all time.
Relays are the purest expression of teamwork in track and field. Unlike solo sprints, relays require flawless baton exchanges, synchronized strategies, and trust among teammates.
Throughout history, some relay squads from Usain Bolt's 2012 Olympics team to Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce's and , Elaine Thompson-Herah's Jamaican team have risen above the rest winning gold, setting world records and etching their names into history.
Pulse Sports takes a look at seven of the greatest relay teams of all time, selected for their speed, rcord breaking times and accolades.
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Greatest Relay Teams of All Time
1. Jamaica Men’s 4x100m Team – 2012 London Olympics
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In one of the most iconic races of all time, this Jamaican team redefined relay performance at the 2012 London Olympics.
The team comprising of Nesta Carter, Michael Frater, Yohan Blake was anchored by Usain Bolt them to a staggering 36.84 seconds in the 4x100m.
That time that still stands as the world record from a team that was defined by perfect baton passes and unmatched speed across all four legs
The London Olympics solidified the team's status as legends.
2. USA Women’s 4x100m Relay – 2012 London Olympics
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After years of fumbled exchanges and near-misses, Team USA finally delivered a masterpiece in London.
The legendary Allyson Felix teaming up with Tianna Madison, Bianca Knight, Carmelita Jeter broke the world record with blistering speed.
Their time of 40.82 seconds smashed a 27-year-old world record.
Jeter’s anchor leg, where she pointed to the clock before crossing the line remains one of the most iconic relay finishes ever.
3. Jamaica Women’s 4x100m Team – 2020 Tokyo Olympics
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Jamaica’s golden generation of female sprinters peaked on the Tokyo track.
Featuring, Elaine Thompson-Herah, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, Shericka Jackson, some of the fastest women in history, this team combined youth and experience, joining forces with Briana Williams to produce a commanding performance.
With Thompson-Herah and Fraser-Pryce already dominating the individual sprints, their teamwork in the relay was seamless.
Their 41.02-second run was the third-fastest in history, just shy of a world record, and cemented Jamaica’s continued dominance.
4. USA Men’s 4x100m Team – 2012 London Olympics
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Though they finished second to Jamaica’s world record-breaking squad, this U.S. quartet delivered one of the greatest performances in relay history at the 2012 London Olympics.
Tyson Gay teaming up with Trell Kimmons, Justin Gatlin and Ryan Bailey ran 37.04-second finish equaled the previous world record and remains the fastest time ever run by a team not winning gold.
It was a race where both teams executed flawlessly, but the Jamaicans had the edge with Bolt on the anchor.
Still, this U.S. team earned their place among the greatest with sheer speed and flawless baton exchanges despite being disqaulified later due to an out of zone penalty
5. USA Men’s 4x100m Relay – 2019 World Championships, Doha
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At the 2019 World Championships in Doha, this powerhouse team brought the USA back to the top with a stunning 37.10-second finish the third-fastest 4x100m relay time ever.
With Christian Coleman blazing the start and Noah Lyles sealing the win, this performance silenced critics and reestablished America’s sprinting dominance on the world stage.
Former world champion Justin Gatlin showed his worth in the race with Mike Rodgers also showcasing why he was among the elite sprinters.
6. Jamaica Men’s 4x200m Relay – 2014 IAAF World Relays
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At the inaugural IAAF World Relays in the Bahamas, the Jamaican men’s 4x200m team of Nickel Ashmeade, Warren Weir, Jermaine Brown and Yohan Blake made history.
Their time of 1:18.63 set a world record in an often-overlooked event.
Despite the longer sprint format, they maintained blistering speed throughout.
Blake’s anchor leg showcased the squad’s depth and versatility as the team’s dominance in the 200m distance proved Jamaica wasn’t just a 100m nation.
7. USA Women’s 4x200m Relay – 2000 Penn Relays
This legendary Amaerican quartet of LaTasha Jenkins, LaTasha Colander-Richardson, Nanceen Perry and Marion Jones holds the women’s 4x200m world record.
The mark that has stood unchallenged since 2000 saw the quartet blitzed the Penn Relays track in Philadelphia with unmatched chemistry and speed.
Relay greatness is not only about raw speed, but chemistry that inolve trust and perfect baton exchanges under pressure.
These seven teams exemplified all of those traits while pushing the boundaries of what's possible on the track.
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