Lina Nielsen anchors women’s 4x400m team at World Athletics Relays event

Great Britain’s track and field team has had a successful outing at the World Athletics Relays event in the Bahamas, securing four out of a possible five relay slots for the upcoming Olympics in Paris this summer. The women’s 4x100m team, consisting of Asha Philip, Imani-Lara Lansiquot, Bianca Williams, and Amy Hunt, set the tone by winning their heat with a season’s best time of 42.33 seconds.

Hunt, who was ecstatic about the team’s performance, expressed her gratitude towards her teammates for their support and mentorship. The men’s team also put on a strong showing, with Zharnel Hughes, Nethaneel Mitchell-Blake, Richard Kilty, and Eugene Amo-Dadzie finishing second in their heat behind France.

However, the women’s 4x400m team, comprising Victoria Ohuruogu, Hannah Kelly, Nicole Yeargin, and Lina Nielsen, faced tough competition from Ireland and finished second in their heat. Similarly, the men’s 4x400m team, led by Matthew Hudson-Smith, Toby Harries, Lee Thompson, and Lewis Davey, came in behind Italy in their heat.

Despite some close finishes, the mixed team of Brodie Young, Ama Pipi, Charles Dobson, and Laviai Nielsen will have another shot at securing a quota place in Paris if they can finish in the top two of their heat on day two.

One of the standout moments of the event was the showdown between Italy’s Marcell Jacobs and the United States’ Noah Lyles in the men’s 4x100m relay. Lyles anchored the American quartet to victory in a world-leading time of 37.49 seconds, with Italy coming in second.

With their impressive performances, Great Britain’s relay teams have set the stage for an exciting competition at the Olympics in Paris, showcasing their speed and teamwork on the world stage.