Canadian women's 4x100m team move on at world athletics relays
Canada's women's 4x100m team, featuring Sade McCreath, Marie-Eloise Lecalir, Catherine Leger and Audrey Leduc finish second in their heat to move to the semifinals at the 2025 World Athletic Relays in Guangzhou, China.
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