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New Straits Times
29-05-2025
- Sport
- New Straits Times
Azeem seventh fastest, advances to NCAA quarters
KUALA LUMPUR: National sprinter Azeem Fahmi did well to qualify for the men's 100m quarter-finals at the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Track and Field Championships in Jacksonville, Florida yesterday (May 28). Azeem finished third in his heat after clocking 10.26 seconds. T'Mars Mccallum of Tennessee won the heat in 10.16s while Jamarion Stubbs of Alabama was second (10.18s). Azeem's timing was the seventh fastest among 47 sprinters in the event. Only the top-24 made the cut for the quarterfinals which will be held tomorrow (May 30). Malaysia Athletics (MA) technical director John Ballard was pleased with Azeem's performance. "He is in a good frame of mind and we hope he will continue to do well in the quarter-finals," said the Australian coach. The semi-finals and final will be held next week.
The Star
19-05-2025
- Sport
- The Star
Sprinter Azeem makes statement of intent to go faster this season
PETALING JAYA: National sprinter Mohd Azeem Fahmi (pic) continues to show that he is a different breed of athlete. Just days after a challenging outing at the Southeastern Conference Championships, the 21-year-old returned to make strong statement by winning at the Appalachian State University Track and Field Championships on Sunday.
New Straits Times
19-05-2025
- Sport
- New Straits Times
Sprinter Azeem scorches Appalachian track
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's fastest man, Azeem Fahmi, was on fire at the Appalachian State University Track and Field Championships on Sunday. Azeem ran a blistering 10.01 seconds in the men's 100m heats in Boone, North Carolina. The time was actually faster than Azeem's own national record of 10.09s, but it was not recognised because of a tailwind (plus 4.7). The 10.01 came close to the 10.00 qualifying mark for the World Championships in Tokyo in September. Azeem, representing Auburn University, won his heat, and two hours later, won the final with 10.09s (tailwind plus 3.7). Deonte Hardy of Coastal Carolina was second (10.41) and Armonte Ferguson was third (10.43). Malaysia Athletics technical director John Ballard said: "Azeem ran fantastic times, but unfortunately they cannot be recognised as national records because of tailwinds. "Azeem has shown tremendous progress under coach Ken Harnden. He has a very good chance of qualifying for the NCAA grand final next month in North Carolina. "All his hard work in training is paying off and he has improved on his body strength. After clocking 10.01, he definitely will move up the world rankings.
The Star
19-05-2025
- Sport
- The Star
Azeem wins 100m race at Appalachian State Championships
PETALING JAYA: National sprinter Mohd Azeem Fahmi has won the 100m race at the Appalachian State University Track and Field Championships, equalling his national record time in Boone, North Carolina on Sunday (May 18). The 21-year-old, who competed in the Southeastern Conference on Saturday, drove six hours with his coach, Ken Harnden, to the meet, and it proved worthwhile. Azeem finished first in the final, clocking 10.09s. Coastal Carolina's Deonte Hardy was second with a time of 10.41s, while App State's Armonte Ferguson came third with 10.43s. Azeem holds the national 100m record of 10.09s, set at the 2022 World Junior Championships in Cali, Colombia. Azeem was hoping to improve his rankings to compete in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Regionals.
