Here’s what’s current: Australia set multiple national records at the World Athletics Relays in Gaborone, Botswana, including a 4x400m national record that helped Australia finish with a bronze in the men’s 4x400m and move into the all-time top tier for that event. There were also record-breaking performances in the men’s 4x100m and the mixed 4x400m, highlighting Australia’s rising status as a relay nation at the meet. The event ran on May 2–3, 2026, with Australian teams continuing to push for the 2027 World Championships and beyond. [sources: multiple outlets covering results from Botswana, including Athletics Australia and Reuters summaries]
The 2026 World Athletics Relays in Gaborone, Botswana finished off in style for Australia with a bronze medal and another national record for our 4x400m men’s relay team. The team of Luke van Ratingen (NSW, Ben Liddy), Reece Holder (QLD, Christopher Dale), Thomas Reynolds (VIC, Matthew Oakley) and Aidan Murphy (SA, Nik Hagicostas) ran a
www.athletics.com.auAustralia has confirmed its status as a relay nation on the opening day of the 2026 World Athletics Relays in Gaborone, Botswana where three Australian records fell and the Men’s 4x400m produced a top 10 performance in global history. The Men’s 4x400m, Mixed 4x400m and Men’s 4x100m all punched their tickets to tomorrow’s finals and the 2027 World Athletics Championships on a historic day for Australian athletics.
www.nswis.com.auMELBOURNE, May 4 (Reuters) - While Jamaica stole the show with world records, Australia underlined its status as an emerging power on the track with a bronze medal and a long-awaited national record at the World Athletics Relays despite missing headline names.
www.thestar.com.myLachlan Kennedy leads 4x100m team to equal national record as 4x400m teams set new benchmarks
www.theguardian.comAustralia will look to cement its status as a relay nation with 30 athletes bound for the 2026 World Athletics Relays in Gaborone, Botswana on May 2-3; Lachlan Kennedy and Torrie Lewis among the names ready to take one step closer to the global podium.
www.athletics.com.auAustralia has confirmed its status as a relay nation on the opening day of the 2026 World Athletics Relays in Gaborone, Botswana where three Australian records fell.
www.athletics.com.auMELBOURNE, May 4 : While Jamaica stole the show with world records, Australia underlined its status as an emerging power on the track with a bronze medal and a long-awaited national record at the World Athletics Relays despite missing headline names.The Australian quartet of Luke van Ratingen, Reece Holder, T
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