A comprehensive look at the Olympic sprint and relay events.
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Results of the 2008 Olympic men's and women's 100-meter races.
Results of the 2008 men's and women's 4 x 400-meter relay races.
Results of the Beijing men's and women's 4 x 100-meter relays.
What are Olympic sprint and relay races? They are among the most fast-paced, energetic and exciting events in the Olympic Games. One misstep in a short step can mean the difference between a gold medal and no medal at all.
Rules for Olympic sprint and relay events
Some of the greatest athletes in Olympic track and field history gained their primary success in sprint and relay races. Numerous multiple medal-winners have emerged from these short but exciting events in which fractions of seconds often separate the winners from the also-rans.
The Women’s 4 x 400 meter relay Gold, Silver, and Bronze Medal Winners from the Olympic Games.
The Men's 4 x 400 relay Gold, Silver, and Bronze Medal Winners from the Olympic Games
The Women’s 4 x 100 relay Gold, Silver, and Bronze Medal Winners from the Olympic Games.
The Men's 4 x 100 relay Gold, Silver, and Bronze Medal Winners from the Olympic Games.
The Women’s 400 meter Gold, Silver, and Bronze Medal Winners from the Olympic Games.
The Men's 400 meter Gold, Silver, and Bronze Medal Winners from the Olympic Games.
The Women’s 200 meter Gold, Silver, and Bronze Medal Winners from the Olympic Games.
The Men's 200 meter Gold, Silver, and Bronze Medal Winners from the Olympic Games.
The Women’s Olympic 100 meter Gold, Silver, and Bronze Medal Winners.
The Men's Olympic 100 meter Gold, Silver, and Bronze Medal Winners from the Olympic Games.
Results of the 2008 Olympic men's and women's 400-meters.
