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Jamaica set mixed 4x100m world record of 39.99 in Gaborone

May 02, 2026 | Sports
The Jamaican quartet of Ackeem Blake, Tina Clayton, Kadrian Goldson and Tia Clayton stormed to a mixed 4x100m world record* in the very first event of the Debswana World Athletics Relays Gaborone 26 on Saturday (2).
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