Athletics at the 2010 Commonwealth Games – Men's 4 x 100 metres relay

The Men's 4 x 100 metres relay at the 2010 Commonwealth Games
2010 Commonwealth Games
The 2010 Commonwealth Games, officially known as the XIX Commonwealth Games, were held in Delhi, India, from 3 to 14 October 2010. A total of 6,081 athletes from 71 Commonwealth nations and dependencies competed in 21 sports and 272 events, making it the largest Commonwealth Games till date...

as part of the athletics programme

Athletics at the 2010 Commonwealth Games

The athletics competition at the 2010 Commonwealth Games was held in New Delhi, India between 6 and 14 October. The track and field events took place between 6–12 October at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium while the marathon contests were held on a street course running through the city on 14...

was held at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium on Monday 11 October and Tuesday 12 October 2010.

Records

World Record	37.10		Beijing Beijing Beijing , also known as Peking , is the capital of the People's Republic of China and one of the most populous cities in the world, with a population of 19,612,368 as of 2010. The city is the country's political, cultural, and educational center, and home to the headquarters for most of China's... , China China Chinese civilization may refer to:* China for more general discussion of the country.* Chinese culture* Greater China, the transnational community of ethnic Chinese.* History of China* Sinosphere, the area historically affected by Chinese culture...	22 August 2008
Games Record	38.20		Kuala Lumpur Kuala Lumpur Kuala Lumpur is the capital and the second largest city in Malaysia by population. The city proper, making up an area of , has a population of 1.4 million as of 2010. Greater Kuala Lumpur, also known as the Klang Valley, is an urban agglomeration of 7.2 million... , Malaysia	1998

Heat 1

Lane	Competitors	Time	Notes
8	Rahamatulla Molla, Suresh Sathya, Shameer Naseema, Abdul Qureshi	39.00	Q, NR
2	Shaun Stuart, Marcus Duncan, Emmanuel Callender Emmanuel Callender Emmanuel Callender is a track and field sprint athlete, who competes internationally for Trinidad and Tobago.Callender represented Trinidad and Tobago at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing. He competed at the 4 x 100 m relay, together with Marc Burns, Aaron Armstrong, Keston Bledman and Richard... , Aaron Armstrong Aaron Armstrong Aaron Nigel Armstrong is a track and field sprint athlete who competes internationally for Trinidad and Tobago.Armstrong attended the University of Florida in Gainesville, Florida, where he ran for the Florida Gators track and field team in NCAA competition...	39.47	Q
3	Nathan Kpegbah, Allah Laryea-Akrong, Emmanuel Appiah, Aziz Zakari Aziz Zakari Aziz Zakari is a Ghanaian athlete specializing in the 100 metres. He was born in Accra, Ghana.Participating in the 2000 Summer Olympics, he made it to the final of the 100 metres, but failed to finish after becoming injured at about the 35m mark.Also participating in the 2004 Summer Olympics, he...	39.81
6	Ahmed Ondimba, Jean Milazar, Louis Coiffic, Jean Brasse	40.21
7	Roshand Cox, Reonardo Harvey, Delano Williams, Darian Forbes Darian Forbes Darian Forbes is a sprinter from Turks and Caicos Islands who specializes in the 200 metres.Grew up in Grand Turk, Turks and Caicos Islands. He became the top sprinter throughout Inter-High, Inter-School, Annual Relays Competitions, competing for the H.J...	41.99	NR Turks and Caicos Islands records in athletics The following are the national records in athletics in the Turks and Caicos Islands maintained by country's national athletics federation: Turks & Caicos Islands Amateur Athletic Association .-Men:-Women:-Men:-Women:...
5	Moses Kamut Moses Kamut Moses Kamut is a ni-Vanuatu sprinter who specializes in the 100 and 400 metres.He competed at the 2004 Summer Olympics, the 2006 Commonwealth Games and the 2008 Summer Olympics without reaching the final. In Beijing he finished 7th in his heat with a time of 10.81 seconds.His personal best 100... , David Benjimin, Arnold Sorina, Emile Nissap	43.52
4	Peter Emelezie, Stanley Gbagbeke, Benjamin Adukwu, Egwero Oghoghene		DSQ

Heat 2

Lane	Competitors	Time	Notes
4	Jamial Rolle Jamial Rolle Jamial Rolle is a Bahamian sprinter who specializes in the 200 metres.Individually, he competed at the 2006 Commonwealth Games, but failed to progress past the quarterfinals... , Adrian Griffith Adrian Griffith (athlete) Adrian Griffith is a Bahamian sprinter who specializes in the 100 metres.He competed at the 2009 World Championships without reaching the final... , Brunell McKenzie, Rodney Green Rodney Green (athlete) Rodney Green is a Bahamian sprinter who specializes in the 100 metres.He competed at the 2010 World Indoor Championships without reaching the final...	39.33	Q
7	Patrick Johnson Patrick Johnson (sprinter) Patrick Johnson is an Australian athlete. He is the current Oceanian and Australian record holder in the 100 metres with a time of 9.93 seconds, achieved in Mito, Japan, on 5 May 2003. The time has made him the 17th fastest man in history at the time and 38th man to crack the 10-second barrier... , Matt Davies, Aaron Rouge-Serret, Isaac Ntiamoah	39.53	Q
5	Foo Yeo, Muhammad Bib, Muhammad Jamal, Li Kang	40.14
6	Xavier Niuia-Tofa, Suitulaga Tupuiliu, Ponifasio Tahamaka, Billie Wallbridge-Paea	44.85
8	Lamin Camara, Abdoulie Assim, Ousman Gibba, Suwaibou Sanneh Suwaibou Sanneh Suwaibou Sanneh is a Gambian sprinter who specializes in the 100 metres. He was born in Brikama. His personal best time is 10.43 seconds, achieved at the 2008 African Championships in Addis Ababa....		DNF
3	Carl Morgan, Carlos Morgan, David Hamil, Ronald Forbes Ronald Forbes Ronald Forbes is a track athlete from the Cayman Islands.Forbes runs for Florida International University and is a former competitor in the 2006 Commonwealth Games. During the 2008 Summer Olympics held in Beijing, China, Forbes ran the 110M High Hurdles event. During the Games' opening ceremony,...		DSQ

Heat 3

Lane	Competitors	Time	Notes
6	Hank Palmer Hank Palmer Hank Palmer is a Canadian sprinter. He was born in Montreal. Palmer's best place to date was a fourth place at the 2004 World Junior Championships. He is uncommonly known by his self-appointed nicknames Black Phoenix, and Legend.... , Seyi Smith, Jared Connaughton Jared Connaughton -Biography:He was born in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada. The son of Susan and Neal Connaughton and resident of New Haven, Prince Edward Island... , Sam Effah Sam Effah Sam Effah is a Canadian sprinter. Effah's parents both immigrated from Ghana before moving to Calgary where Sam Effah was born. Effah is the fourth fastest Canadian ever after running a 10.06 in the 100 metre in July 2010...	38.45	Q
2	Ryan Scott Ryan Scott Ryan Scott is an English sprint runner from Henleaze who competes in the 100 metres.His first international appearances for Great Britain came in 2007. He ran in the 60 metres at the 2007 European Athletics Indoor Championships, but was disqualified in the final while his running mates Jason... , Leon Baptiste Leon Baptiste Leon Baptiste is an English sprint runner who specialises in the 100 metres and 200 metres events. He became the 100 m European junior champion in 2004 and won his first major title six years later by taking the 200 m gold medal at the 2010 Commonwealth Games held in Delhi... , Marlon Devonish Marlon Devonish Marlon Ronald Devonish, MBE is an English sprint athlete.He is a member of the Coventry Godiva Harriers athletics club and is coached by Tony Lester. Early in his career he was successful at both 100 and 200 metre distances, winning English Schools and European Junior titles at both, but in recent... , Mark Lewis-Francis Mark Lewis-Francis Mark Anthony Lewis-Francis is a British track and field athlete, specifically a sprinter, who specialises in the 100 metres. A renowned junior, his greatest sporting achievement at senior level has been to anchor the Great Britain and Northern Ireland 4 x 100 metres relay team to a shock gold...	38.67	Q
3	Lerone Clarke Lerone Clarke Lerone Ephraime Clarke is a Jamaican sprinter who is the 2010 Commonwealth Games champion in the 100 metres.Like current Olympic 100m champion Usain Bolt and former Jamaican Sprinter Michael Green , Clarke is a former student of William Knibb Memorial High School.He finished fourth in 4 x 100 m... , Remaldo Rose Remaldo Rose Remaldo Rose is a Jamaican sprinter who specializes in the 100 metres.Rose went to Camperdown High School in September 2000, but was injured in his early years. His performances improved in 2003 and he broke the VMBS Boys and Girls Athletic Championship Class 2 100 m record three times... , Steve Slowly, Rasheed Dwyer Rasheed Dwyer Rasheed Dwyer is a Jamaican athlete specializing in the sprinting events. His biggest success to date is winning the gold in 200 metres at the 2011 Summer Universiade.-Achievements:-References:...	39.00	q
4	Simon Kimaru, Anderson Mutegi, Stephen Barasa, Kipkemoi Soy	39.60	q
7	Adison Alfred, Francis Manioru Francis Manioru Francis Manioru is a sprinter from the Solomon Islands who specializes in the 100 metres.His personal best time is 11.05 seconds, achieved in the heats at the 2004 Olympic Games. Four years later, at the 2008 Summer Olympics he finished in eighth and last position in his heat with a time of 11.09... , Chris Walasi Chris Walasi Chris Meke Walasi is a sprinter from the Solomon Islands.-External links:... , Jack Iroga Jack Iroga Jack Iroga is a sprinter from the Solomon Islands.-External links:...	44.04
5	Bockarie Sesay, Thomas Vandy, Ibrahim Turay, Musa Sandy	44.11

Final

Rank	Lane	Competitors	Time	Notes
	5	Ryan Scott Ryan Scott Ryan Scott is an English sprint runner from Henleaze who competes in the 100 metres.His first international appearances for Great Britain came in 2007. He ran in the 60 metres at the 2007 European Athletics Indoor Championships, but was disqualified in the final while his running mates Jason... , Leon Baptiste Leon Baptiste Leon Baptiste is an English sprint runner who specialises in the 100 metres and 200 metres events. He became the 100 m European junior champion in 2004 and won his first major title six years later by taking the 200 m gold medal at the 2010 Commonwealth Games held in Delhi... , Marlon Devonish Marlon Devonish Marlon Ronald Devonish, MBE is an English sprint athlete.He is a member of the Coventry Godiva Harriers athletics club and is coached by Tony Lester. Early in his career he was successful at both 100 and 200 metre distances, winning English Schools and European Junior titles at both, but in recent... , Mark Lewis-Francis Mark Lewis-Francis Mark Anthony Lewis-Francis is a British track and field athlete, specifically a sprinter, who specialises in the 100 metres. A renowned junior, his greatest sporting achievement at senior level has been to anchor the Great Britain and Northern Ireland 4 x 100 metres relay team to a shock gold...	38.74
	3	Lerone Clarke Lerone Clarke Lerone Ephraime Clarke is a Jamaican sprinter who is the 2010 Commonwealth Games champion in the 100 metres.Like current Olympic 100m champion Usain Bolt and former Jamaican Sprinter Michael Green , Clarke is a former student of William Knibb Memorial High School.He finished fourth in 4 x 100 m... , Lansford Spence Lansford Spence Lansford Spence is a Jamaican sprinter. Together with Sanjay Ayre, Brandon Simpson and Davian Clarke he won a bronze medal in 4 x 400 metres relay at the 2005 World Championships in Athletics. He also competed in the individual contest, but was knocked out in the semi final. In 2006 the relay team... , Rasheed Dwyer Rasheed Dwyer Rasheed Dwyer is a Jamaican athlete specializing in the sprinting events. His biggest success to date is winning the gold in 200 metres at the 2011 Summer Universiade.-Achievements:-References:... , Remaldo Rose Remaldo Rose Remaldo Rose is a Jamaican sprinter who specializes in the 100 metres.Rose went to Camperdown High School in September 2000, but was injured in his early years. His performances improved in 2003 and he broke the VMBS Boys and Girls Athletic Championship Class 2 100 m record three times...	38.79
	6	Rahamatulla Molla, Suresh Sathya, Shameer Naseema, Abdul Qureshi	38.89
4	9	Aaron Rouge-Serret, Isaac Ntiamoah, Jacob Groth Jacob Groth Jacob Groth is a Danish film composer. He is noted for his work with Søren Kragh-Jacobsen. He composed the music for the Millennium Trilogy films... , Matt Davies	39.14
5	7	Jamial Rolle Jamial Rolle Jamial Rolle is a Bahamian sprinter who specializes in the 200 metres.Individually, he competed at the 2006 Commonwealth Games, but failed to progress past the quarterfinals... , Adrian Griffith Adrian Griffith (athlete) Adrian Griffith is a Bahamian sprinter who specializes in the 100 metres.He competed at the 2009 World Championships without reaching the final... , Brunell McKenzie, Rodney Green Rodney Green (athlete) Rodney Green is a Bahamian sprinter who specializes in the 100 metres.He competed at the 2010 World Indoor Championships without reaching the final...	39.27
–	2	Simon Kimaru, Stephen Okatch, Stephen Barasa, Kipkemoi Soy		DNF
–	8	Shaun Stuart, Emmanuel Callender Emmanuel Callender Emmanuel Callender is a track and field sprint athlete, who competes internationally for Trinidad and Tobago.Callender represented Trinidad and Tobago at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing. He competed at the 4 x 100 m relay, together with Marc Burns, Aaron Armstrong, Keston Bledman and Richard... , Marcus Duncan, Aaron Armstrong Aaron Armstrong Aaron Nigel Armstrong is a track and field sprint athlete who competes internationally for Trinidad and Tobago.Armstrong attended the University of Florida in Gainesville, Florida, where he ran for the Florida Gators track and field team in NCAA competition...		DNF
–	4	Hank Palmer Hank Palmer Hank Palmer is a Canadian sprinter. He was born in Montreal. Palmer's best place to date was a fourth place at the 2004 World Junior Championships. He is uncommonly known by his self-appointed nicknames Black Phoenix, and Legend.... , Seyi Smith, Jared Connaughton Jared Connaughton -Biography:He was born in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada. The son of Susan and Neal Connaughton and resident of New Haven, Prince Edward Island... , Sam Effah Sam Effah Sam Effah is a Canadian sprinter. Effah's parents both immigrated from Ghana before moving to Calgary where Sam Effah was born. Effah is the fourth fastest Canadian ever after running a 10.06 in the 100 metre in July 2010...		DSQ

External links

2010 Commonwealth Games - Athletics

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