Great Britain’s Nicole Yeargin delivered a powerful anchor leg to hold off a late surge from rivals and secure victory in the final mixed 4x400m relay heat at the 2025 World Athletics Relays in Guangzhou, China. Her performance not only clinched the win but also helped Great Britain qualify comfortably for the final and the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo.
Yeargin, a seasoned 400m specialist with a personal best of 50.96 seconds, anchored a well-balanced British squad that included Samuel Reardon, Laviai Nielsen, and Alex Haydock-Wilson.
After strong legs from her teammates put Great Britain in contention, Nicole Yeargin took the baton in first place and fended off challenges from teams like the Netherlands and Italy. She clocked an impressive split of around 50.5 seconds, maintaining the lead and crossing the line in a winning time that underscored the team’s strength and cohesion.
Meanwhile, this victory continued Great Britain’s impressive form in the mixed 4x400m relay, following their national record-setting performance of 3:10.61 at the 2024 Olympics. Nicole Yeargin also contributed in the heats to help the team secure a bronze medal.
Her experience and composure under pressure proved decisive in Guangzhou, where the stakes are high as teams compete for medals and qualification to Tokyo 2025. The British team’s tactical execution and Yeargin’s finishing speed demonstrated why they remain among the world’s elite in this event.
With the final looming, Great Britain now looks poised to challenge for a podium finish alongside sprinting powerhouses such as the USA, Belgium, and Australia. Nicole Yeargin’s anchor leg victory in the heat sends a clear message. Great Britain is ready to contend fiercely in the mixed 4x400m relay as the World Athletics Relays progress.
Now, athletic fans await to see if Great Britain will give a clear command in the event.
