US EditionEduan, Simbine shine at world relays
- Sunday's relay events in Guangzhou saw impressive wins in the men's and women's 4x100m races, as well as in the mixed relay competitions.
- South Africa's win in the men's 4x100m relay followed strong individual form from Akani Simbine, who led the team to a world leading time of 37.61 seconds.
- Britain, anchored by Eduan, outpaced Jamaica and the US to claim gold in the women's 4x100m relay, while Spain unexpectedly took silver ahead of Jamaica.
- The US team set a championship record of 3:09.54 in the mixed 4x400m relay, and Canada won the inaugural mixed 4x100m relay in 40.30 seconds, underscoring strong performances across events.
- These results qualified many teams for the 2025 world athletics championships in Tokyo and demonstrated shifting competition dynamics in relay events globally.
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Akani Simbine powers South Africa to 4x100m World Relay GOLD
It was a golden night for South African athletics as they won three medals, including two golds, at the World Relay Championships in Guangzhou, China. The men’s quartet claimed gold in both the 4x100m and 4x400m, while the women picked up bronze in the 4x400m. Bayanda Walaza, Sinesipho Dambile, Bradley Nkoana and Akani Simbine had set the stage when Simbine chased down American Brandon Hicklin to hit the line in 37.61, the fastest time in the wo…
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South African day with two golds in Guangzhou 2025 (World Athletics Relays)
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‘Unstoppable’ Simbine leads SA to World Relay gold
By Zukile Majova Akani Simbine led a powerful comeback to beat the USA and win gold in the 4x100m final. South Africa’s relay teams walked away with two golds and a bronze in a record-breaking night. South Africa made history by becoming the first African team to win the men’s 4x100m relay at the World Relays — storming to gold in 37.61 seconds. Despite trailing behind the USA when he got the baton, sprint star Akani Simbine powered through the…
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