2007 World Championships in Athletics – Women's 4 × 100 metres relay explained

The women's 4 × 100 metre relay at the 2007 World Championships in Athletics was held at the Nagai Stadium in Osaka, Japan on 1 September.

Medalists

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Lauryn Williams Allyson Felix Mikele Barber Torri Edwards Carmelita Jeter Mechelle Lewis

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Sheri-Ann Brooks Kerron Stewart Simone Facey Veronica Campbell Shelly-Ann Fraser

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Olivia Borlée Hanna Mariën Élodie Ouédraogo Kim Gevaert

* Runners who participated in the heats only and received medals.

Schedule

Date	Time	Round
September 1, 2007	9:45	Heats
September 1, 2007	22:05	Final

Results

Heats

The first 2 of each heat (Q) plus the 2 fastest times (q) qualify.

Rank	Heat	Nation	Athletes	Time	Notes
	2			42.24	Q, WL
	2			42.70	Q, SB
	2			42.82	Q, SB
	1			42.85	Q, NR
	1			42.90	Q
	1			43.16	Q, SB
	2			43.17	q
	2			43.25	q, SB
	1			43.39	SB
10	1			43.41
11	1			43.58	SB
12	2			43.76	SB
13	1			43.88
14	1			43.91
15	1			44.64
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Final

Rank	Nation	Athletes	Time	Notes
			41.98	WL
			42.01	SB
			42.75	NR
			42.87	SB
			42.97
			43.37
			43.51
			43.57

References

• IAAF results, heats
• IAAF results, final