First 48 relay teams qualify for World Athletics Championships Beijing 27 | News | Gaborone 26

At the World Athletics Relays Gaborone 26, held on 2 May 2026, the first 48 relay teams secured qualification for the World Athletics Championships Beijing 27, with the top eight teams per event (across six relay disciplines) earning automatic spots. Canada broke the world record in the mixed 4x100m, only for Jamaica to immediately better it with a time of 39.99. Additional qualifying rounds and finals are scheduled for Sunday, where further Beijing 27 spots and qualification places for the World Athletics Ultimate Championship Budapest 26 will also be decided.