medley relay
Americannoun
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Track. a relay race in which individual members of a team usually run an unequal portion of the total distance.
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Swimming. a relay race in which no member of a team uses the same stroke as another.
Etymology
Origin of medley relay
First recorded in 1945–50
Example Sentences
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Elsewhere, the US set a new world record in the women's 4x100m medley relay, beating great rivals Australia into silver to pip them to topping the swimming medal table for most golds.
From BBC ● Aug. 4, 2024
Britain also took silver in the men's 4x100m medley relay in Tokyo three years ago.
From BBC ● Aug. 3, 2024
Also at the pool, Great Britain's Adam Peaty did not take part in the mixed 4x100m medley relay heats, after it was revealed on Monday he tested positive for Covid-19.
From BBC ● Aug. 2, 2024
He could also compete in the men’s 4x100m medley relay which begins on Saturday, if fit enough.
From BBC ● Aug. 2, 2024
Venice, Granada Hills and Palisades finished 1-2-3 in the first event, the girls’ 200 medley relay.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 5, 2024
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