Michael Farrelly, Bori Akinola, Marcus Lawlor and Israel Olatunde set new Irish record in 4x100m relay

Israel Olatunde was part of the record-breaking 4x100m relay team

A new national record has been set in the men’s 4x100m relay.

The relay team, consisting of Michael Farrelly, Bori Akinola, Marcus Lawlor and Israel Olatunde set the record in a time of 38.92 seconds while finishing second at the World Continental Tour Meet in Switzerland on Saturday.

The previous record of 39.26 was set by John McAdorey, Gary Ryan, Tom Comyns and Paul Brizzel at the Olympic Games in Sydney in 2000.

Previous relay recorder hold Tom Comyns took to X to congratulate the team.