Guangzhou, China – Jamaica’s athletes showcased moments of brilliance and faced challenges at the recently concluded World Athletics Relays 2025, held on May 10th and 11th. The nation secured two medals and qualified several relay teams for the upcoming World Athletics Championships in Tokyo.

GUANGZHOU, CHINA – MAY 11: Bronze medalists Tina Clayton of Team Jamaica, Shericka Jackson of Team Jamaica, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Price of Team Jamaica and Natasha Morrison of Team Jamaica pose for a photo after the Women’s 4×100 Metres Relay Final during day two of the World Athletics Relays Guangzhou 25 on May 11, 2025 in Guangzhou, China. (Photo by Lintao Zhang/Getty Images for World Athletics)

The standout performance came from the women’s 4x100m relay team, which earned a bronze medal. The quartet of Natasha Morrison, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, Tina Clayton, and Shericka Jackson ran a strong race to secure a podium finish and, more importantly, book their spot at the World Championships.

GUANGZHOU, CHINA – MAY 11: Silver medalists Bryan Levell of Team Jamaica, Krystal Sloley of Team Jamaica, Serena Cole of Team Jamaica and Javari Thomas of Team Jamaica pose for a photo after the Mixed 4×100 Metres Relay final during day two of the World Athletics Relays Guangzhou 25 on May 11, 2025 in Guangzhou, China. (Photo by Lintao Zhang/Getty Images for World Athletics)

Jamaica claimed a silver medal in the inaugural mixed 4x100m relay at the World Relays. The team, comprised of Serena Cole, Krystal Sloley, Javari Thomas, and Bryan Levell, delivered a commendable performance, adding another medal to Jamaica’s tally in this new event discipline.

GUANGZHOU, CHINA – MAY 10: Yohan Blake of Team Jamaica takes off after Julian Forte of Team Jamaica in the Men’s 4×100 Metres Relay during day one of the World Athletics Relays Guangzhou 25 at Guangdong Olympic Stadium on May 10, 2025 in Guangzhou, China. (Photo by Zhizhao Wu/Getty Images for World Athletics)

However, the men’s 4x100m relay experienced difficulties. The team struggled with baton exchanges in the heats, which hampered their ability to secure an automatic qualifying spot for the final and the World Championships on the first day. While they competed in subsequent rounds, issues persisted, and they ultimately did not qualify through the rounds contested in Guangzhou.

Jamaica’s 4x400m relay teams also competed, with the men’s squad successfully navigating the repechage round to earn their place at the World Championships in Tokyo. The mixed 4x400m team also participated, finishing sixth in their heat.

Overall, Jamaica’s performance at the World Athletics Relays in Guangzhou featured notable successes with medals in the women’s 4x100m and mixed 4x100m relays, alongside securing crucial World Championships qualifications for several teams.