Canadians know all too well the agony of medals lost in the men’ 4×100-metre relay due to lane infractions or botched baton exchanges. The 2015 world relay championships. But why is it so tough to hand the baton off and stay in a lane that’s 48 inches wide? Turns out lack of focus and nerves are the major culprits in a choreographed event performed at the highest of speeds. The second and third in the order are generally 200-metre specialists, as they run the bulk of the relay.

Source: National Post August 19, 2016 17:48 UTC