• In 2017 the IAAF/BTC World Relays would be held for three consecutive editions in Nassau.
• The Bahamas is the first and only country to ever host this Event. Robinson Stadium.
• The IWR? BTC BAH 2017 would be included in the IAAF World Athletics Series of events.
• This Event will bring the best in the world. It is expected that most medalists from 2016 Olympics will be present.
• The followin
g relay races will be held for both men and women: 4x100m, 4x200, 4x400m, 4x800m. For the first time a mixed gender 4x400m event would be held.
• The 2017 IAAF/BTC World Relays will serve as a qualifying competition for the 2017 IAAF World Championships.
• A Junior Programme with athletes from The Bahamas will be held both days prior to the IAAF/BTC World Relays 2017.
• The entire Event will be broadcast by the Broadcasting Corporation of The Bahamas. It is expected that The Bahamas will have significant television coverage for this Event.
• 30,000 spectators are expected to attend the IAAF/BTC World Relays 2017.
• Hosting the Event will require 500 events volunteers and 100 organizing committee volunteers.
