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4×100 meter Relay in Beijing

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July 17, 2008 by Jimson Lee 6 Comments

Last Updated on November 16, 2012 by Jimson Lee

When I wrote “Jamaica 4×100m Relay Potential – A Sub 37 Second WR?”, it was before the USA Olympic trials where 6 Americans ran sub 10 seconds 100 meters performances (with a wind of +4 m/s).

No doubt this relay will be a hot ticket item in Beijing.

But if you look at the latest IAAF qualifiers (PDF file), I was surprised to see how close the USA and Jamaica team stacks up against each other based on their 2 best times (37.94 vs. 37.96)

Japan is a surprising 4th, because Japan is not known for their powerhouse of deep sprinters.

It just shows you need 3 crisp clean passes and taking advantage of the “free distance” in the baton passes.

Canada sits in 10th spot, so advancing to the Finals will be a challenge.

Host country China ranks 15th out of 16 teams, but I don’t think the packed “Bird’s Nest” stadium will care.

And what about Great Britain? Will they allow Dwain Chambers?

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Here is the women’s rankings:

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See also  Sprint Speed Throughout the Training Year

Category iconBeijing 2008,  Olympic History,  Track & Field Tag icon100 meters,  4x100,  relay,  speed

About Jimson Lee

I am a Masters Athlete and Coach currently based in London UK. My other projects include the Bud Winter Foundation, writer for the IAAF New Studies in Athletics Journal (NSA) and a member of the Track & Field Writers of America.

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  1. Mary says

    August 23, 2008 at 7:32 am

    I am from the Caribbean and I say go Usain. Give them something to talk about. It is showmanship for the Jamaican but the other Americans who have displayed far worse behavior were praised for it. All talk but Bolt is all lightening.

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