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The 4 x 800 metres relay is an athletics track event in which teams comprise four runners who each complete 800 metres or 2 laps on a standard 400 meter track.

The event is often exciting because a psychological advantage for a chasing runner means that the race lead can change hands frequently. As runners have a rolling start, split times cannot be compared to individual 800 m performances.

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Sprints	50 m · 55 m · 60 m · 100 m · 150 m · 200 m · 300 m · 400 m · 500 m

Hurdles	60 m · 100 m · 110 m · 400 m

Middle distance	800 m · 1500 m · 3000 m steeplechase

Long distance	5000 m · 10000 m · Half marathon · Marathon

Relays	4 × 100 m · 4 × 400 m

Throws	Discus · Hammer · Javelin · Shot put

Jumps	High jump · Long jump · Pole vault · Triple jump

Combination	Pentathlon · Heptathlon · Decathlon

Uncommon field events	weight throw · Standing high jump · Standing long jump · Standing triple jump

Cross country running · Multiday race · Racewalking · Ultramarathon · Wheelchair racing

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