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medley relay

American  

noun

  1. Track. a relay race in which individual members of a team usually run an unequal portion of the total distance.

  2. 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

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A home crowd will again cheer him on in the 4 x 100m medley relay in Paris’s La Défense Arena on Sunday, as he eyes his fifth gold medal of these Games.

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

Peaty returned to the pool to help Great Britain qualify fifth-fastest for the men's 4x100m medley relay final.

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

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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