South Africa, Australia Secure Medals, Qualify for World Championships in Guangzhou

At the 2025 World Athletics Relays in Guangzhou, South Africa and Australia delivered standout performances, securing multiple medals and qualifying several teams for the World Championships in Tokyo. South Africa’s men’s 4x100m relay team won gold with a world-leading time of 37.61 seconds, narrowly edging out the USA, while the men’s 4x400m team also took gold with a new national record of 2:57.50. The South African women’s 4x400m team earned bronze and set a new national record, reflecting their continuous improvement. Australia’s mixed 4x400m relay team claimed silver, breaking national and Oceanian records for the second consecutive day with a time of 3:12.20, marking the country’s second-ever silver at the event. Additionally, Australia qualified four relay teams for Tokyo, including the men’s 4x100m, with promising talents like Lachlan Kennedy and Gout Gout. Both nations displayed depth and resilience, with South Africa emphasizing teamwork and precise baton exchanges, and Australia showcasing strong squad rotation and record-breaking consistency.