medley relay

noun

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

Examples of medley relay in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The crowd was treated to another instant-classic race in the Class 3A sprint medley relay, when Brush overtook Elizabeth at the final moment to win. Matt Schubert, The Denver Post, 17 May 2024 Junior Max Yu competed in the 200 medley relay, and junior Kale Lozano in the 400 freestyle relay. Glae Thien, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for medley relay 

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Word History

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 29 May. 2024.

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