Canada in finals of the 4x100m mixed relay with a record

The Canadian team in the mixed 4x100m relay won their qualifying heat on Saturday in Botswana at the World Relay Championships, setting a new world record in the process. The quartet of Eliezer Adjibi, Marie-Ãloïse Leclair, Duan Asemota, and Audrey Leduc crossed the finish line in 40.08 seconds. However, Jamaica quickly broke this record with a time of 39.99 seconds.

Canada is the defending champion in this event, having won gold in 2025 with a time of 40.30 seconds, ahead of Jamaica (40.44 seconds) and Great Britain (40.88 seconds). Leduc and Leclair also joined forces with Sade McCreath and Donna Ntambue in the 4x100m relay, qualifying for the final by finishing second in their heat in 42.39 seconds.

Canadian relay runners also secured the top spot in their 4x400m group. Dianna Proctor clocked a time of 3 minutes 23 seconds and 52/100, supported by Grace Konrad, Jasneet Nijjar, and Lauren Gale.

On the men’s side, Canadians Aaron Brown, Brendon Rodney, Jerome Blake, and Andre De Grasse finished second in their heat in 37.56 seconds, also earning their spot in the final.

The top 12 teams in each of the six events represented in Botswana – men’s and women’s 4x100m and 4x400m relays, and mixed 4x100m and 4x400m relays – will qualify for the 2027 World Championships in Pékin.

The finals are set to take place on Sunday. ICI TOU.TV will broadcast the competitions live (without commentary).

Context: The Canadian relay teams achieved impressive results at the World Relay Championships, showing strong performances across multiple events.

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