USA, Britain to face off in new track and field dual meet

Coming off a 30-medal performance at the world championships, U.S. track and field athletes will have a chance to compete in London again next summer in a new event called "The Meet."

USA Track and Field and British Athletics announced Wednesday their teams will go head-to-head on July 21, 2018 in the London stadium that hosted the world championships, which ended Sunday, and the 2012 Olympics. 

"The Meet" will feature running, jumping, hurdling and relay events in a two-hour competition. Athletes from Britain and the U.S. will score points for their countries in nine events. 

"Team competition captures the attention of fans in a way that brings excitement, attention and focus to our sport," USATF CEO Max Siegel said in a statement. " 'The Meet' will bring track and field back to the future by reviving dual-meet team competition in a way that caters to modern fans."

London Stadium was sold out for morning and evening sessions at the recent world championships with a record 705,000 tickets sold for the event. 

While the events haven't been announced for "The Meet," relays look to be a highlight for fans. The British men won gold in the 4x100 at worlds, while the USA took silver. American women won gold in the 4x100 and 4x400, with the British women finishing second.