Mixed 4x100m Relay Projections

Predicting the medal contenders for the new Olympic event at LA 2028

About Mixed 4x100m Relays

The Mixed 4x100m Relay is an exciting new addition to the Olympic track program, featuring teams of two men and two women from each country competing together. This event combines the best sprinting talent regardless of gender, creating unique team dynamics and race strategies.

Our projections consider:

  • The top 2 men and top 2 women sprinters from each country
  • Typical handoff penalties (0.2 seconds per exchange)
  • Countries fielding complete teams of 2 men and 2 women

Note: The actual order of runners may vary by team strategy and is not reflected in these projections.

Projected Medal Contenders

USA

41.33s
Athlete Time Age
Christian MILLER 9.65s 22
Nyckoles HARBOR 9.82s 23
Sha'Carri RICHARDSON 10.61s 28
Shawnti JACKSON 10.64s 23
Handoff Penalty 0.60s (3 handoffs × 0.2s)
Total Time 41.33s

JAM

41.40s
Athlete Time Age
Kishane THOMPSON 9.74s 27
Oblique SEVILLE 9.79s 27
Tia CLAYTON 10.61s 23
Brianna LYSTON 10.66s 24
Handoff Penalty 0.60s (3 handoffs × 0.2s)
Total Time 41.40s

NGR

41.70s
Athlete Time Age
Godson Oke OGHENEBRUME 9.72s 25
Kayinsola AJAYI 9.77s 23
Tima GODBLESS 10.77s 24
Rosemary CHUKWUMA 10.83s 26
Handoff Penalty 0.60s (3 handoffs × 0.2s)
Total Time 41.70s

Other Strong Contenders

Rank Country Projected Time Men Sprinters Women Sprinters
4 AUS 42.28s Sebastian SULTANA (9.89s), Gout GOUT (9.97s) Torrie LEWIS (10.85s), Leah O'BRIEN (10.98s)
5 GBR 42.44s Louie HINCHLIFFE (9.92s), Jeremiah AZU (9.94s) Nia WEDDERBURN-GOODISON (10.96s), Imani LANSIQUOT (11.02s)