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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 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

It was the sixth overall men’s distance medley relay title for the Nittany Lions.

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

She also was a part of a West Springfield distance medley relay team that won national championships during the indoor and outdoor seasons, as well as the Penn Relays.

From Washington Post

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