Dominican Republic's Men's 4x100 Relay Team Smashes Record to Win Gold

The Dominican Republic's men's 4x100m relay team, comprising Franquelo Pérez, Yohandris Andújar, Melbin Marcelino, and Yancarlos Martínez, secured the gold medal at the XXV Central American and Caribbean Games Santo Domingo 2026. They achieved this by clocking 37.98 seconds in the final held at the Félix Sánchez Olympic Stadium.

This performance not only secured the gold but also established a new competition record, surpassing the previous mark of 38.24 seconds set by Trinidad and Tobago in Mayagüez in 2010. The Dominican quartet executed a flawless race with precise baton exchanges and a strong finish, delighting the home crowd.

Jamaica claimed the silver medal with a time of 38.08 seconds, and Puerto Rico took bronze at 38.12 seconds. This victory is a significant achievement for the Dominican men's short relay team in recent history at these games, underscoring the nation's advancing speed in collective track events.

The win contributes to a highly successful outing for Dominican athletics, adding another gold medal on the penultimate day of track and field competitions and reinforcing the country's strong presence in the overall medal standings for Santo Domingo 2026.