Men’s 4x400m Relay USA didn’t Qualify after mess up with Zambia, Botswana wins 2nd Heat, WCH 2025
CHAOS in the Men’s 4x400m Relay at the World Athletics Championships Tokyo 2025
The qualifying rounds were full of drama as Team USA stumbled badly, clocking 3:01.06 and finishing 6th in their heat, missing out on the final. A sloppy second baton exchange with Zambia could spark an official protest.
Meanwhile, the action was electric:
South Africa dominated the first heat with 2:58.81.
Qatar secured 2nd in 3:00.15.
Botswana blazed through their heat in 2:57.68, the fastest of the day, booking a spot in the final.
Belgium followed in 2:57.98, while Australia set a new Oceania record with 2:58.00 to claim 3rd.
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