Jamaica Wins Mixed 4x100m as USA Falters

At the 2025 World Athletics Relays in Guangzhou, Team USA failed to finish in the mixed 4x100m relay due to a baton mishap, missing the final, while Jamaica advanced and ultimately won gold. In the women's 4x100m relay, the US finished fourth, missing the podium behind Great Britain, Spain, and Jamaica. China set a national record in the men's 4x400m relay and qualified for the World Championships, while their mixed 4x100m team finished seventh in the final. India’s men's and mixed 4x400m teams missed direct World Championships qualification and now rely on the ranking window. The relays showcased both the unpredictability of baton exchanges and the high level of global competition. The debut of the mixed 4x100m relay brought particular drama and surprises.