World Relays' defining moments

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GABORONE 2 May 2026, Jayson Game MANDOZE, Selepe Prince PHAEZEL, Godiraone Kevin LOBATLAMANGAnd Letsile TEBOGO celebrating after finishing the 4X100m category during Debswana World Athletics Relays 26 at the National Stadium in Gaborone on May 2, 2026. Pic:Monirul Bhuiyan/PRESS POHOTOGABORONE 2 May 2026, Athletes competing in men 4x100m relay during the Gaborone 26 World Athletics Relays at the National Stadium in Gaborone on May 2, 2026.

United States of America's 4x400m relays' absence and that of star Jamaican duo, Kishane Thompson and Oblique Seville, failed to dim the World Relays' star. Instead local stars teamed up with the likes of Elaine Thompson-Herah to give the global audience a show to remember, writes MQONDISI DUBE

The stage had been set as more than 700 athletes from 40 countries touched down at the Sir Seretse Khama International Airport in the week leading up the 2026 World Relays.

The two-day carnival delivered lasting moments as the festive crowd played its role in turning the first World Relays held on African soil, into roaring success.

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World Relays' defining moments

United States of America's 4x400m relays' absence and that of star Jamaican duo, Kishane Thompson and Oblique Seville, failed to dim the World Relays' star. Instead local stars teamed up with the likes of Elaine Thompson-Herah to give the global audience a show to remember, writes MQONDISI DUBE

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