The Swedish Medley Relay is included in the Regional and State Relay programs as one of two Track events
offered to the U9, U10 and U14 – U17’s as Same Age Teams (SAT) and U9 -U10 and U14 – U17’s Combined Age
Teams (CAT).
The event is conducted over 1000 metres and involves legs of 100m, 300m, 200m & 400m (in that order). This
order is used to avoid the congestion and interference that may be evident at the second change and aligns
with the Athletics Australia format including Australian Schools competitions. In all Relays there are no
acceleration zones and all athletes shall begin running from within their take-over zones.
Swedish Medley: Changeover and Athlete Lane Designation
Runner 1 (100m):
The race begins on the 200m start marks in each lane, with the first runner running 100m entirely in their
lane.
Runner 2 (300m)
The second runner receives the baton in their designated lane, within the third 4×100 change over zone,
(yellow marks), running part of their section (leg) in their designated lane. Once the athlete has entered the
front straight and the designated markers of the breakline (e.g. small cones), they may cut across to run on
the inside lanes.
Runner 3 (200m)
The third runner commences at the 200m start area inside the blue extension line across the track (20m
back from the 200m start mark in lane 1). The athletesshall be placed on the track, by the designated Official
from inside to outside, in the order that the 2nd runner passes the finish line. Once placed in order by the
competition officials, they may not change order.
Runner 4 (400m)
The fourth runner commences at the finish area inside the blue extension line across the track (10m back
from finish line). Athletes shall be placed on the track by the designated official, from inside to outside in
the order that the team completes the second leg (same order from as the change between the 2nd and 3rd
runner). Once placed in order by the competition officials, they may not change order.
Notes:
1. Only the first leg is run entirely in lanes, and the second leg is partly run in lanes. Thereafter, each
athlete is entitled, (subject always to the rules of obstruction and interference) to run in lane 1.
2. There are no acceleration zones.
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