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Passing the Baton: World Relays Offer Big Opportunity for the Future of Canadian Track

Summary by CBC News
The 2026 outdoor track season begins with a chance for Canadian athletes to earn a spot at the biggest event on next year’s calendar. But there’s a lot more on the line than qualification for the 2027 world championships at this weekend’s World Athletics Relays championships in Gaborone, Botswana.

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Montréal, April 28, 2026 (Sportcom) – Marie-Éloïse Leclair had made history at the World Relay Championships last year as part of the first world champion team for the 4 x 100 m relay. Back to the relay world this year, Quebec's team will want to repeat the feat, while aiming for a podium at the 4 x 100 m relay. The Canadian women were ranked fifth last year, setting a Canadian record in 42.46 seconds. "We are the world champions and we want to …

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sportcom.ca broke the news on Tuesday, April 28, 2026.
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