Noah Lyles, Shaunae Miller-Uibo Set for World Relays

Noah Lyles, Femke Bol and Bahamian stars Shaunae Miller-Uibo, Steven Gardiner and Devynne Charlton will be among the athletes in action at the World Athletics Relays in the Bahamas on May 4 and 5.

The competition holds extra significance, as it is the main qualifying event for relay events at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.

Competition takes place at the Thomas A. Robinson National Stadium in Nassau.

The programme features five relay events, Women’s and men’s 4-by-100-metres and 4-by-400-metres, as well as the Mixed 4-by-400-metres.

The top eight teams in each event will be awarded prize money.

First place will receive US $40,000, second place US $20,000 and third place US $10,000.

Fourth place will pocket US $8,000, fifth place US $6,000, sixth place US $4,000, seventh place US $3,000 and US $2,000 US for the eigth placed team.

If a team breaks a world record, a prize of US $50,000 will be awarded, subject to record ratification.