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Perth Now
a day ago
- Sport
- Perth Now
‘Euphoric' Kennedy reveals Gout's private response to sub-10 feat
Australian sprint sensation Lachlan Kennedy has shouted out his parents and publicly shared his next goal after the 'euphoric' feeling of running under 10 seconds in the 100m for the first time. The 21-year-old ran 9.98 at the Kip Keino Classic in Nairobi, Kenya — into a slight 0.7m/s headwind and after a delay for a false start — with victory on the day making the feat even sweeter. The first Australian to run a legal sub-10 since Patrick Johnson in 2003, Kennedy got there before friendly rivals Gout Gout and Rohan Browning after both went under the mark with illegal tailwinds in the summer. Kennedy said he remains 'a bit disappointed' not to have broken 10 seconds on home soil but is simply overjoyed to do it now. Knocking it over before the next two key dates on his calendar has only helped. Kennedy will pick things up in the 200m at the prestigious Ostrava Golden Spike Meet in the Czech Republic on June 24 — against 'my old mate Gout'. Gout is already locked in and inspired by his running mate's 100m performance. 'He messaged me. He was very happy for me, he was super stoked for me,' Kennedy told Sunrise on Tuesday. 'He was super supportive, super nice to me and he was just even more fired up to run this race in Czech Republic — as am I now, it's going to be cracking. It's going to be so fast, I really can't wait.' Lachie Kennedy and Gout Gout are both off to the Czech Republic this month and the world championships in September. Credit: Getty Kennedy was speaking from London and will be on the move again soon for an Italian training camp with his coach Andrew Iselin. And he couldn't be in a better position to press on from Kenya. 'I'm pretty sure my start the first time round wasn't great so I think it (the callback for a false start) actually helped me out, helped me ease the tension a bit,' Kennedy said. 'After I got that start out of the blocks, as soon as I came out of my transition I felt like I was on top of the world. I felt like I was running with a different kind of form. 'I knew after that first 60 I was feeling great, I knew something special was about to happen.' Achieving big things on the global stage is a far cry from his schoolboy rugby days, and he wants more at the world championships in September. 'The goal this year is definitely to make that world champ final in the 100 — and once I'm in the final I think anything can happen,' Kennedy said. 'I'm just taking every year and every race as it comes. I'm getting better with each run, with each race I do. Everything's adding up in the confidence bank. 'Even this 200 against Gout will just be more experience, more memories and more opportunities to put down some good times.' But Kennedy's first sub-10 has served as a chance to stop and appreciate those closest to him. 'I know you see your dad as someone who has the best work ethic in the world. Your mum has helped you manage Type 1 Diabetes. What are they thinking about all of this?' Matt Shirvington, who chased the magical sub-10 in his sprinting career, asked. Kennedy said Adam and Rachael 'couldn't believe it'. 'None of us really ever thought this was going to be a possibility,' he said. 'We knew I was going to run and do great things but to run nine seconds, only two Australians have ever done it under legal conditions. 'It's nuts. My dad and mum were telling me their phone's been blowing up from people they didn't even know were still in contact with them. 'I think they're enjoying it, I think they're having fun with it. It's just super exciting time, shoutout to mum and dad. 'They raised me right and I would not be where I am right now without them and their continued support.'
West Australian
a day ago
- Sport
- West Australian
‘Euphoric' Lachlan Kennedy reveals Gout Gout's response to sub-10 feat ahead of Czech meeting
Australian sprint sensation Lachlan Kennedy has shouted out his parents and publicly shared his next goal after the 'euphoric' feeling of running under 10 seconds in the 100m for the first time. The 21-year-old ran 9.98 at the Kip Keino Classic in Nairobi, Kenya — into a slight 0.7m/s headwind and after a delay for a false start — with victory on the day making the feat even sweeter. The first Australian to run a legal sub-10 since Patrick Johnson in 2003, Kennedy got there before friendly rivals Gout Gout and Rohan Browning after both went under the mark with illegal tailwinds in the summer. Kennedy said he remains 'a bit disappointed' not to have broken 10 seconds on home soil but is simply overjoyed to do it now. Knocking it over before the next two key dates on his calendar has only helped. Kennedy will pick things up in the 200m at the prestigious Ostrava Golden Spike Meet in the Czech Republic on June 24 — against 'my old mate Gout'. Gout is already locked in and inspired by his running mate's 100m performance. 'He messaged me. He was very happy for me, he was super stoked for me,' Kennedy told Sunrise on Tuesday. 'He was super supportive, super nice to me and he was just even more fired up to run this race in Czech Republic — as am I now, it's going to be cracking. It's going to be so fast, I really can't wait.' Kennedy was speaking from London and will be on the move again soon for an Italian training camp with his coach Andrew Iselin. And he couldn't be in a better position to press on from Kenya. 'I'm pretty sure my start the first time round wasn't great so I think it (the callback for a false start) actually helped me out, helped me ease the tension a bit,' Kennedy said. 'After I got that start out of the blocks, as soon as I came out of my transition I felt like I was on top of the world. I felt like I was running with a different kind of form. 'I knew after that first 60 I was feeling great, I knew something special was about to happen.' Achieving big things on the global stage is a far cry from his schoolboy rugby days, and he wants more at the world championships in September. 'The goal this year is definitely to make that world champ final in the 100 — and once I'm in the final I think anything can happen,' Kennedy said. 'I'm just taking every year and every race as it comes. I'm getting better with each run, with each race I do. Everything's adding up in the confidence bank. 'Even this 200 against Gout will just be more experience, more memories and more opportunities to put down some good times.' But Kennedy's first sub-10 has served as a chance to stop and appreciate those closest to him. 'I know you see your dad as someone who has the best work ethic in the world. Your mum has helped you manage Type 1 Diabetes. What are they thinking about all of this?' Matt Shirvington, who chased the magical sub-10 in his sprinting career, asked. Kennedy said Adam and Rachael 'couldn't believe it'. 'None of us really ever thought this was going to be a possibility,' he said. 'We knew I was going to run and do great things but to run nine seconds, only two Australians have ever done it under legal conditions. 'It's nuts. My dad and mum were telling me their phone's been blowing up from people they didn't even know were still in contact with them. 'I think they're enjoying it, I think they're having fun with it. It's just super exciting time, shoutout to mum and dad. 'They raised me right and I would not be where I am right now without them and their continued support.'
7NEWS
a day ago
- Sport
- 7NEWS
‘Euphoric' Lachlan Kennedy reveals Gout Gout's private response to sub-10 feat ahead of Czech meeting
Australian sprint sensation Lachlan Kennedy has shouted out his parents and publicly shared his next goal after the 'euphoric' feeling of running under 10 seconds in the 100m for the first time. The 21-year-old ran 9.98 at the Kip Keino Classic in Nairobi, Kenya — into a slight 0.7m/s headwind and after a delay for a false start — with victory on the day making the feat even sweeter. The first Australian to run a legal sub-10 since Patrick Johnson in 2003, Kennedy got there before friendly rivals Gout Gout and Rohan Browning after both went under the mark with illegal tailwinds in the summer. Kennedy said he remains 'a bit disappointed' not to have broken 10 seconds on home soil but is simply overjoyed to do it now. Knocking it over before the next two key dates on his calendar has only helped. Kennedy will pick things up in the 200m at the prestigious Ostrava Golden Spike Meet in the Czech Republic on June 24 — against 'my old mate Gout'. Gout is already locked in and inspired by his running mate's 100m performance. 'He messaged me. He was very happy for me, he was super stoked for me,' Kennedy told Sunrise on Tuesday. 'He was super supportive, super nice to me and he was just even more fired up to run this race in Czech Republic — as am I now, it's going to be cracking. It's going to be so fast, I really can't wait.' Kennedy was speaking from London and will be on the move again soon for an Italian training camp with his coach Andrew Iselin. And he couldn't be in a better position to press on from Kenya. 'I'm pretty sure my start the first time round wasn't great so I think it (the callback for a false start) actually helped me out, helped me ease the tension a bit,' Kennedy said. 'After I got that start out of the blocks, as soon as I came out of my transition I felt like I was on top of the world. I felt like I was running with a different kind of form. 'I knew after that first 60 I was feeling great, I knew something special was about to happen.' Achieving big things on the global stage is a far cry from his schoolboy rugby days, and he wants more at the world championships in September. 'The goal this year is definitely to make that world champ final in the 100 — and once I'm in the final I think anything can happen,' Kennedy said. 'I'm just taking every year and every race as it comes. I'm getting better with each run, with each race I do. Everything's adding up in the confidence bank. 'Even this 200 against Gout will just be more experience, more memories and more opportunities to put down some good times.' But Kennedy's first sub-10 has served as a chance to stop and appreciate those closest to him. 'I know you see your dad as someone who has the best work ethic in the world. Your mum has helped you manage Type 1 Diabetes. What are they thinking about all of this?' Matt Shirvington, who chased the magical sub-10 in his sprinting career, asked. Kennedy said Adam and Rachael 'couldn't believe it'. 'None of us really ever thought this was going to be a possibility,' he said. 'We knew I was going to run and do great things but to run nine seconds, only two Australians have ever done it under legal conditions. 'It's nuts. My dad and mum were telling me their phone's been blowing up from people they didn't even know were still in contact with them. 'I think they're enjoying it, I think they're having fun with it. It's just super exciting time, shoutout to mum and dad. 'They raised me right and I would not be where I am right now without them and their continued support.'
Perth Now
3 days ago
- Sport
- Perth Now
‘Enormous' scenes as Aussie sprint star breaks 10-second barrier
Sprint star Lachie Kennedy has made long-awaited history as just the second Australian to run under 10 seconds in a legal 100m race. Kennedy, Gout Gout, Rohan Browning and more spent the summer chasing the magic number, hoping to join Patrick Johnson some 22 years after he ran his famous 9.93, and it was Kennedy who officially got there first overnight. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: 'Enormous' scenes as Aussie sprint star breaks 10-second barrier. The 21-year-old ran 9.98 at the Kip Keino Classic in Nairobi, Kenya — into a slight 0.7m/s headwind and after a delay for a false start. Kennedy leapt to celebrate the time but just as impressive was nabbing the win over the likes of Paris Olympics 4x100m relay silver medallists Bayanda Walaza and Shaun Maswanganyi, and 2022 Commonwealth Games 100m gold medallist Ferdinand Omanyala. 'As soon as I saw the 9.98 I was thrilled, the feeling was so surreal. I couldn't believe it,' Kennedy said. 'I was there to win today and bring it home, and I am super stoked to get the win and the time. 'It's so good. I can finally say I run 9! I haven't wanted to rush it or put the pressure on myself, I take every race as it comes and I knew it would come eventually. 'I've got a good coach (Andrew Iselin), good training partners — shoutout to Calab Law — and a good S&C (strength and conditioning) and team around me. It's been about trusting the process.' Lachie Kennedy celebrates his famous new personal best. Credit: Getty Kennedy first shot to international prominence when he pocketed silver in the 60m at the World Indoors in China in March. The main target for him and his friendly rival and fellow Queenslander Gout this year is the world championships in Tokyo in September. But famous days along the way are cause for celebration. 'The crowd was nuts out there. I think there was early movement from someone in the first part of the race, but it actually did me good. It settled the nerves so I was pretty confident out there today,' Kennedy said. 'I didn't think a nine was realistic until a couple of years ago. When I was still playing rugby but starting to train and realising I had some speed, I made it the goal.' Kennedy was quickly toasted by Aussie teammates and former champions watching from around the world. Sunrise host Matt Shirvington, who chased the same feat during his career and watched Kennedy up close over the summer, wrote: 'Enormous.' Channel 7's Sally Pearson said: 'Yes yes yes.' John Steffensen said: 'The truth.' Kennedy had been threatening to break the 10-second barrier on home soil. He ran 10.00 and 10.01 on successive days in Perth in April after a previous best of 10.03 set in March. Gout ran two illegal 9.99 times in April, first with a 3.5m/s tailwind that eased to a 2.5m/s for the second run. Browning marked his comeback summer by winning his third national title, running 10.01 in the final to hold off Kennedy by just five one-thousandths of a second. Kennedy and Gout are both scheduled to race the 200m in the prestigious Ostrava Golden Spike Mett in the Czech Republic on June 24. 'I'm getting better with every race,' Kennedy said. 'It's an advantage to have a long season at home. 'I'm not getting tired, so I'm looking forward to seeing what I can achieve later in the year as we get closer to the world championships.' - with AAP
West Australian
3 days ago
- Sport
- West Australian
Sprint sensation Kennedy breaks magical 10-second mark
Sprint sensation Lachlan Kennedy has joined one of Australian sport's most exclusive clubs as just the second Aussie to legally better the 10-second barrier for the 100m. Competing at the Kip Keino Classic in Nairobi on Saturday night (Sunday AEST), Kennedy claimed the win against a strong field, stopping the clock at 9.98 seconds with the aid of a slight 0.7m tailwind. Teen sensation Gout Gout and Rohan Browning have also recently threatened to go sub-10 on multiple occasions, but it's the 21-year-old Kennedy who has reached the magic milestone first. The only other Australian to achieve the celebrated feat was national record holder Patrick Johnson, who ran a sizzling 9.93 in Mito, Japan in 2003. "I was there to win today and bring it home, and I am super-stoked to get the win and the time," Kennedy said. "It's so good. I can finally say I have run nine! "I haven't wanted to rush it or put the pressure on myself, I take every race as it comes and I knew it would come eventually." Kennedy relegated Paris Olympics relay silver medallist Bayanda Walaza from South Africa (10.03) and hometown hero Ferdinand Omanyala (10.07) to the minor placings. "The crowd was nuts out there. I think there was early movement from someone in the first part of the race, but it actually did me good. It settled the nerves so I was pretty confident out there today," Kennedy said. "I didn't think a nine was realistic until a couple of years ago. When I was still playing rugby but starting to train and realising I had some speed, I made it the goal." Kennedy first shot to international prominence when he pocketed silver in the 60m at the World Indoors in China in March. The main target for him and his friendly rival and fellow Queenslander Gout this year is the world championships in Tokyo in September. "I'm getting better with every race," said Kennedy. "It's an advantage to have a long season at home. "I'm not getting tired, so I'm looking forward to seeing what I can achieve later in the year as we get closer to the world championships." Kennedy and Gout are both scheduled to race the 200m in the prestigious Ostrava Golden Spike Mett in the Czech Republic on June 24.
