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:
- The 4 * 100 metre (400) relay
- The 4 * 400 metre (1600) relay
Relay races in athletics are team events.
There are different types. They are:
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