4 x 800 metres relay

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The 4 x 800 metres relay is an athletics track event in which teams comprise four runners who each complete 800 metres or 2 laps. It is usually run at the end of a track meet. Disqualification is rare.

The event is often exciting because a psychological advantage for a chasing runner means that the race lead can change hands frequently. As runners have a rolling start, split times cannot be compared to individual 800 m performances.

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