Team GB’s 4x400m Relay Teams Seek Olympic Qualification at World Athletics Relays

Team GB’s relay teams are gearing up for the World Athletics Relays this weekend in Nassau, Bahamas, as they aim to secure their spots at the Paris Olympics this summer. The event, set to take place on 4-5 May, will feature top global stars competing in the 4x100m and 4x400m relays.

One of the notable names in the GB squad is sprinter CJ Ujah, who is making his return after serving a 22-month ban for a doping violation at the Tokyo Olympics. Ujah’s ban led to the British men’s 4x100m team being stripped of its silver medal, making his comeback all the more significant.

The competition will see the top two teams in each heat on the opening day advance to the final on day two, with Olympic quota places up for grabs. The finals will also determine the Olympic lane seeding positions and provide an opportunity for teams to compete for medals.

The Great Britain squad includes talented athletes such as Kristal Ama-Awuah, Zharnel Hughes, Laviai Nielsen, and Matthew Hudson Smith, among others, who will be vying for success in their respective relay events.

Other notable competitors at the event include Noah Lyles and Gabby Thomas from the USA, Femke Bol from the Netherlands, and Marcell Jacobs from Italy. Despite Jamaica’s absence of their Olympic champions, the competition promises to be fierce and exciting.

Fans can catch all the action live on the BBC, with coverage starting on May 3 and continuing through May 4. The schedule includes a mix of heats and finals for the various relay events, culminating in what is sure to be a thrilling conclusion to the World Athletics Relays.