If you’re a casual track and field fan, you’ve probably heard of the 4×100 and 4×400 meter relays and can likely deduce how they are run from the names of the events alone. However, those are not the only relays in track and field.
The distance medley relay — often referred to as the DMR for short — is another relay event at track and field meets. But unlike its counterparts with the distance run in the name, the DMR is less self-explanatory. Here’s what you need to know about this event.
What is the distance medley relay?
The distance medley relay is a track and field event in which four athletes run as part of a relay team. In DMR, each leg of the relay runs a different distance.
What are the distances of the distance medley relay?
Here are the distances for the four legs of the distance medley relay:
- First leg – 1200 meters
- Six laps on a standard indoor track, three laps on a standard outdoor track
- Second leg – 400 meters
- Two laps on a standard indoor track, one lap on a standard outdoor track
- Third leg – 800 meters
- Four laps on a standard…
