TRACK EVENTS – Relay Race

WEEK 6

TOPIC: TRACK EVENTS – Relay Race

OBJECTIVES

At the end of this lesson, pupils should be able to

  • Discuss Track event
  • Mention the skills in relay races

CONTENT

Relay Race

A relay race is a track event in which athletes run between teams. Each athlete runs part of the distance with a baton before passing it to the next runner in his/her team.

The runners in relay races are called Sprinters. The relay team is made up of four (4) sprinters.        

The two standard relays are:

  1. The 4 * 100 metre (400) relay
  2. The  4 * 400 metre (1600) relay

Relay races in athletics are team events.

There are different types. They are:

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