The World Athletics Relays in the Bahamas kicked off with a bang as reigning world champion Noah Lyles led Team USA to a world-leading time in the men’s 4x100m relay. The event featured races that would determine Paris quota spots for the upcoming Olympics, adding extra excitement to the competition.
Team USA, with athletes Courtney Lindsey, Kenny Bednarek, and Kyree King alongside Lyles, clocked a time of 37.49 to win their heat and secure the top spot. They narrowly edged out a strong Italian team that included Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, who finished with a time of 38.14.
Throughout the evening, multiple teams earned Paris quota spots by finishing in the top two of their respective events. World champion Femke Bol of the Netherlands contributed to her team’s success in the 4×400 mixed relay, securing their spot early in the competition.
The U.S. women also had a strong showing in the 4×100 relay, with a winning time of 42.21 in their heat, the fastest time of the night. However, the U