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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Her only previous Paralympic gold was in the 4×100m medley relay 34pts at Rio 2016, where she got a bronze in the S10 100m backstroke.
From BBC • Aug. 31, 2024
Adam Peaty will not take part in the mixed 4x100m medley relay heats on Friday morning, as Team GB begin the defence of their Olympic title.
From BBC • Aug. 2, 2024
He could also compete in the men’s 4x100m medley relay which begins on Saturday, if fit enough and the coaches wish to utilise him in that race.
From BBC • Aug. 2, 2024
The men's medley relay begins on Saturday morning, with the heats on Sunday night.
From BBC • Jul. 29, 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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