The Polish women’s 4×100 meter relay team faced a challenging final at the European Championships in Rome, where hopes for a medal were slim from the outset. Despite making it to the finals with a fifth-place finish in the heats and a time of 43.15 seconds, the team struggled in the decisive race. During the final handover, Ewa Swoboda did not receive the baton, resulting in the team’s inability to complete the race.
Men’s 4x100m Relay Team Mirrors Women’s Outcome
In a similar turn of events, the Polish men’s 4×100 meter relay team also failed to finish their final. The third handover was unsuccessful, mirroring the women’s team’s unfortunate fate. This added to a disappointing day for Polish athletics, as both relay teams failed to complete their respective races.
European Champions and Results
The women’s final was dominated by the British team, who took gold with a time of 41.91 seconds. France secured silver, and the Netherlands took bronze. The men’s final saw Italy claim the top spot, followed by the Netherlands and Germany.
Final Results: Women’s 4x100m Relay
- Great Britain – 41.91
- France – 42.15
- Netherlands – 42.46
- Germany – 42.61
- Spain – 42.84
- Belgium – 43.48
- Poland – DNF
- Switzerland – DQ
Final Results: Men’s 4x100m Relay
- Italy – 37.82
- Netherlands – 38.46
- Germany – 38.52
- Belgium – 38.65
- Switzerland – 38.68
- Denmark – 39.21
- Greece – 39.39
- Poland – DNF
The Polish relay teams will undoubtedly analyze these performances and seek improvements for future competitions, aiming to rectify the handover issues that plagued their races in Rome.
