medley relay

noun

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

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Keeping pace with Champion in the 200 medley relay has been a benefit, Schneider said. — David Hinojosa, San Antonio Express-News, 21 Feb. 2026 Additionally, the freshman took part in Newton South’s 200-yard medley relay at states which finished in eighth place. — Tyler McManus, Boston Herald, 7 Apr. 2026 Oaks Christian took second in the girls invitational 4,000 distance medley relay. — Jenna Parsio, Daily News, 12 Apr. 2026 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 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 7 Jul. 2026.

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