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Canada Dominates World Athletics Relays; Spain Upsets USA

5/11/2025

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Summary

Story summary

At the 2025 World Athletics Relays in Guangzhou, China, Canada’s relay teams shone brightly, with both the men’s and women’s 4x100m squads securing spots for the World Championships in Tokyo. The mixed 4x100m team clinched gold, while the women’s 4x400m team advanced. In a stunning upset, Spain triumphed over the U.S. in the women’s 4x400m, setting a national record.

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Historical Context

At the 2025 World Athletics Relays, Canada’s relay teams excelled, echoing the dominance of the 1996 Olympic gold-winning squad. Spain's upset over the U.S. in the women’s 4x400m recalls historic rivalries, reminiscent of the fierce competition that defined the 20th century's sprinting landscape.

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Story summary

At the 2025 World Athletics Relays in Guangzhou, China, Canada’s relay teams shone brightly, with both the men’s and women’s 4x100m squads securing spots for the World Championships in Tokyo. The mixed 4x100m team clinched gold, while the women’s 4x400m team advanced. In a stunning upset, Spain triumphed over the U.S. in the women’s 4x400m, setting a national record.

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