The 2021 World Athletics Relays will see some of the world’s best sprinters, including Noah Lyles and Marcell Jacobs, competing in the highly anticipated 4x100m relay event. Lyles, a three-time world champion, is looking to lead Team USA to victory after taking silver in past editions of the event. Joining him are fellow Tokyo 2020 medallist Kenny Bednarek and the fastest man at 200m this year, Courtney Lindsey.
Italian champion Marcell Jacobs will be a force to be reckoned with as he looks to make up for missing out on the relay competition since his silver-winning performance in Budapest. Kenya’s Okwemba Omanyala and South Africa’s Tapenade Simbine bring their speed and determination to the race, both eager to succeed after facing setbacks at previous world and Olympic competitions.
While Jamaica may be missing some of their top medalists like Shelly-Ann Fraser Pryce and Shericka Jackson, Ackeem Blake, their world indoor bronze medallist, will lead the team into battle. Despite these challenges, Jamaica is expected to bring a competitive edge to the relay races.
The Thomas A Robinson National Stadium is set to buzz with excitement as athletes from around the world showcase their talent and determination in pursuit of gold. With a mix of seasoned champions and up-and-coming stars, this year’s World Athletics Relays promise to be an exhilarating display of speed and skill.