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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China took gold in a thrilling men's 4x100m medley relay race, beating the United States into second and France third, with the British quartet finishing fourth.
From BBC ● Aug. 4, 2024
But Great Britain's 4x100m medley relay defence ended in disappointment, with the quartet finishing seventh.
From BBC ● Aug. 3, 2024
Britain also took silver in the men's 4x100m medley relay in Tokyo three years ago.
From BBC ● Aug. 3, 2024
Peaty tested positive for Covid-19 a day after winning silver and did not take part in the mixed 4x100m medley relay heats on Friday.
From BBC ● Aug. 3, 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
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