medley relay

noun

: a relay race in swimming in which each member of a team uses a different stroke

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Cox, who had a busy day, joined teammates Javier Gutierrez-Jaimes, Walker Atchison and Leon Blais by earning a bronze medal in the 200 medley relay. Rick Cantu, Austin American Statesman, 21 Feb. 2026 Wayland also got top four finishes in the 200-yard medley relay and the 100-yard breaststroke. Erik Anderson, Boston Herald, 16 Feb. 2026 The future Princess of Monaco participated in the 2000 Sydney Olympics as a member of the South African women’s 4×100-meter medley relay team, competing in the backstroke style. Stefania Conrieri, Vanity Fair, 5 Feb. 2026 The 200 medley relay team of Abby Storm, Moa Bergdahl, Emily Tenczar and Alyssa Shiller set the Aquaplex record with a time of 1:40.35. Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for medley relay

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First Known Use

1924, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of medley relay was in 1924

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“Medley relay.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/medley%20relay. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.

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