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distance medley

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noun

Track.
  1. a medley relay in which the first member of a team runs 440 yards (402 meters), the second runs 880 yards (805 meters), the third runs 1320 yards (1,207 meters), and the fourth runs 1760 yards (1,609 meters).


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Inspired by the girls’ performance, Ventura’s boys won the distance medley relay in 9:59.51 thanks to a strong closing 1,600 by senior Anthony Fasthorse, who clocked 4:07.95.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 2024

The Arkansas women won the distance medley relay, setting a facility record in 10:51.37.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 11, 2022

Kidder and Creese were both part of the Nittany Lions’ last distance medley relay title in 2013, making Friday’s win to bookend their college career even more gratifying.

From Washington Times • Apr. 29, 2016

The victory highlighted a sparkling night for U.S. athletes, who also set a world record in the women's distance medley and took top honors in the men's 4x800m relay.

From Reuters • May 2, 2015

Lake Braddock finished fifth in a close high school boys’ distance medley relay with a time of 10:13.41.

From Washington Post • Apr. 24, 2015

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