Marathon Race Walk Mixed Relay to Debut at Paris Olympics
World Athletics on Saturday released details of a new event, the marathon race walk mixed relay, to be staged at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. It takes the place of the men’s 50km race walk, which first appeared at the 1932 Olympics, but which has been scrapped in the pursuit of gender equality. The new mixed relay will feature 25 teams, each comprising one male and one female athlete, who will alternate to complete the marathon distance (42.195km) in four legs. “This format is designed to be innovative, dynamic and unpredictable,” said World Athletics CEO Jon Ridgeon. “We believe it …