Does Track & Field Need ANOTHER Mixed Relay? | Understanding The Mixed 4x100 at 2025 World Relay

World Athletics recently announced that the Mixed 4x100m Relay will be introduced at the 2025 World Relays as well as the 2026 World Ultimate Championships. Is another mixed relay a good idea for track & Field.
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📚Video Sources:
USATF Podcast: https://youtu.be/NQxKR00a0_Y?si=9cCo78lkxjJoEstA&t=506
2016 Lets Run interview 1: https://youtu.be/WwjK-iIH77g?si=50w_KpL9-oyViaXn
2016 Lets Run interview 2: https://youtu.be/GGGp-hDiAsE?si=7aXhV540BIufxdX0
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⏰Video Timestamps
00:00 Intro
01:00 Recent History of Mixed Relays at World Athletics
02:26 2017 Australian Nitro Athletics Mixed 4x100m
03:42 Do Fans Want to See More Mixed Relays?
06:05 Passing the Baton
08:25 Why the 4x100m is appealing