The World Relays has come and gone, with a lot of “unexpected” finishes left in its wake. After watching the races and the comments made during and after the event, I’ve come to the conclusion that a lot of people really don’t understand the purpose of the meet – including World Athletics! So, let’s examine it’s “purpose” and see how many fans, athletes, and governing bodies actually understand why everyone was in China. Beginning with the 2019 World Championships, the World Relays became the qualifying meet for Worlds. The top fourteen teams at World Relays, move on to the World Championships, with two additional squads joining them based on best…