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World Athletics President Sebastian Coe: As the 2025 World Athletics Relays recently came to a close in Guangzhou, World Athletics President Sebastian Coe praised both the debut of the 4x100m mixed relay and China's continued rise as an emerging athletics powerhouse.

"History being made", is how World Athletics President Sebastian Coe described the opening day of the 2025 World Athletics Relays in Guangzhou. Despite heavy rain, the event delivered strong performances, with several national records set and the debut of the 4x100m mixed relay making a splash on the international stage.

"The first day was not the best for spectators, and certainly not ideal for the athletes, but as they always do, the athletes pushed through. The crowd came in good numbers and with great passion," Coe said. He added that he was especially pleased with the new event's debut, reports Xinhua.