The men's 4 × 100 metres relay was one of the track events contested at the 2002 European Athletics Championships. The championships took place in Munich, Germany, and the relay competition was scheduled over two consecutive days:
- Heats: 10 August 2002
- Final: 11 August 2002
All rounds were held at the Olympic Stadium (Olympiastadion) in Munich, the main venue for the championships.
Competition format
The event followed the standard format for major international relays:
- Preliminary heats – Teams were divided into several heats. The first‑two finishers in each heat (Q) and the next fastest teams across all heats (q) advanced to the final, filling eight lanes.
- Final – The eight qualifying teams raced for the medals.
Each team comprised four athletes, each covering a 100‑metre leg and exchanging batons within designated exchange zones in accordance with IAAF (now World Athletics) rules.
Participation
National teams from European Athletics Association member federations entered the event. Typical entrants included strong sprinting nations such as Great Britain, France, Germany, Italy, and the Netherlands, among others. The exact number of participating teams and the complete list of athletes are not available in the current encyclopedic sources.
Results
Detailed official results—including the final times, medal‑winning teams, and individual relay leg splits—are not present in the accessible reference material. Consequently, precise information on gold, silver, and bronze medalists, as well as any records set or notable performances, cannot be provided with certainty.
Historical context
The 4 × 100 metres relay is a staple of the European Athletics Championships program, regularly featuring the continent’s top sprinters. Performances in this event are often indicative of a nation’s depth in short‑distance sprinting and are a focal point for national relay programs.
Notes on available information
- The event unquestionably took place as part of the 2002 championships, confirmed by the official schedule of the Munich Games.
- Comprehensive, verifiable results (team line‑ups, times, and medal distribution) have not been located in publicly available archives or reputable athletics databases as of the latest review.
Insufficient Encyclopedic Information – Detailed competitive outcomes for the men's 4 × 100 metres relay at the 2002 European Athletics Championships remain unavailable in reliable sources.
