distance medley

American  

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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distance medley

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 distance medley relay, an event contested mostly during the indoor season, features four different distances on each leg: a 1,200 is first, followed by a 400, an 800 and a final 1,600.

From Seattle Times ● Feb. 3, 2023

Prakel also closed out Friday’s victory in the distance medley relay.

From Washington Times ● Apr. 29, 2017

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