What happens if a relay team drops the baton during a race?

They may be disqualified.

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  1. Nothing happens
  2. They may be disqualified ✔
  3. They get extra points

Why: Teams may be disqualified if they fail to complete the change within the area or drop the baton.

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Answer: They may be disqualified. Teams may be disqualified if they fail to complete the change within the area or drop the baton.

  1. Track and field en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Track_and_field
    Teams may be disqualified if they fail to complete the change within the area, or if the baton is dropped during the race
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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