The quartet of Alex Haydock-Wilson, Lina Nielsen, Jake Minshull and Yemi Mary John produced a strong performance to finish third in a time of 3 minutes 8.24 seconds. They crossed the line behind teams from the United States and Jamaica, earning a place on the podium and securing qualification for the upcoming World Championships.
Their result also booked a spot at the inaugural World Athletics Ultimate Championships, set to take place in Budapest later this year. It marks an important achievement for the mixed relay squad as they continue to build momentum on the global stage.
Elsewhere, several British relay teams delivered solid performances across the competition. The men's 4x100m, women's 4x400m and mixed 4x100m teams all advanced to their respective finals after progressing through the heats. By reaching those finals, each team secured automatic qualification for the next World Championships in Beijing.
The women's 4x100m team faced an early setback after being disqualified in their initial heat despite finishing second. However, they responded well in the repechage round, finishing second to claim one of the remaining qualification spots for Beijing.
Not all teams were able to secure immediate qualification. The men's 4x400m squad finished seventh in their opening race and placed third in the repechage, leaving them needing to qualify through time standards at a later stage.
In the finals, the women's 4x400m team finished fourth, narrowly missing out on a medal. The men's and mixed 4x100m teams both encountered difficulties with baton exchanges and were unable to complete their races successfully.
These results follow a strong showing at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, where British relay teams won medals in all five events. However, they were unable to replicate that success at the previous World Championships in Tokyo, making this competition an important step forward as they prepare for future global events.
