Ireland Qualifies Two Relay Teams for Tokyo 2025

Ireland's women's and mixed 4x400m relay teams both secured qualification for the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo after strong performances at the World Athletics Relays in Guangzhou, China. The women's team, led by Rhasidat Adeleke and Sharlene Mawdsley, clinched their spot by winning their second-round heat, with Mawdsley delivering a decisive anchor leg to surpass Australia. The mixed relay team, consisting of Conor Kelly, Adeleke, Cillín Greene, and Mawdsley, finished second in their heat behind the USA, earning automatic qualification. Both teams demonstrated resilience and strategic execution throughout the competition. Adeleke and Mawdsley expressed pride in representing Ireland and stressed the importance of teamwork. As a result, Ireland will compete in both the women's and mixed 4x400m relay events at the Tokyo World Championships.