Men's 4 × 100 metres relay world record progression
The first world record in the 4 x 100 metres relay for men (athletics) was recognized by the International Amateur Athletics Federation, now known as the International Association of Athletics Federations, in 1912.
To June 21, 2009, the IAAF has ratified 35 world records in the event.[1]
The following table shows the world record progression in the men's 4 x 100 metre relay, as ratified by the IAAF. "y" denotes time for 4 x 110 yards (402.34 m), ratified as a record for this event.
Records 1912-1976
Records since 1977
Key to tables: Time rescinded Retrospectively ratified
From 1975 onwards, the IAAF accepted separate automatically electronically timed records for events up to 400 metres. Starting January 1, 1977, the IAAF required fully automatic timing to the hundredth of a second for these events.[1]
The United States relay team's 1972 Olympic gold medal victory time of 38.19 was the fastest recorded result to that time.
T42-T46 Class
The T42-T46 4 × 100 m relay is run by athletes with a disability.
Time | Team | Nationality | Location | Date | Ref | Event | Participants |
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42.50 | South Africa | ![]() |
Johannesburg, South Africa | 2012-03-17 | [8] | Yellow Pages Series | Oscar Pistorius; Arnu Fourie; Zivan Smith; Samkelo Radebe |
41.78 | South Africa | ![]() |
London, England | 2012-09-05 | [9] | 2012 Paralympics | Oscar Pistorius; Arnu Fourie; Zivan Smith; Samkelo Radebe |
References
- "12th IAAF World Championships In Athletics: IAAF Statistics Handbook. Berlin 2009" (PDF). Monte Carlo: IAAF Media & Public Relations Department. 2009. pp. Pages 546, 561–2. Archived from the original (pdf) on June 29, 2011. Retrieved August 4, 2009.
- "4x100 Metres Results". IAAF. 10 August 1983. Archived from the original on 29 June 2011. Retrieved 5 September 2011.
- "4x100 Metres Results". 1 September 1991. Archived from the original on 20 June 2012. Retrieved 5 September 2011.
- "4x100 Metres Results". IAAF. 22 August 2011. Retrieved 4 September 2011.
- "4x100 Metres Results". IAAF. 2 September 2017. Retrieved 2 September 2017.
- "4x100 Metres Results" (PDF). IAAF. 4 September 2011. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 May 2012. Retrieved 4 September 2011.
- "Usain Bolt golden again in 4x100 relay in world record time". USA TODAY. 11 August 2012. Retrieved 11 August 2012.
- Relay team eye world record at Nedbank Champs, 27 March 2012, retrieved 21 September 2012
- Paralympics 100m: Oscar Pistorius says past experience vital, BBC Sport, 21 May 2012, retrieved 21 September 2012