In a 4x100 meter relay event, what happens if a team fails to exchange the baton within the specified area?

They are penalized

They are awarded a shorter distance

They are disqualified

They are given an extra attempt

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C. They are disqualified

If a team fails to exchange the baton within the specified 20-meter area, they are disqualified from the race.

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