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The Star
3 days ago
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- The Star
Athletics-Kennedy becomes first Australian to crack 10 second barrier in 22 years
FILE PHOTO: Athletics - World Athletics Indoor Championships - Nanjing Youth Olympic Sports Park, Nanjing, China - March 22, 2025 Australia's Lachlan Kennedy celebrates on the podium with a silver medal after finishing second in the men's 60m final REUTERS/Dylan Martinez/File photo (Reuters) -Lachlan Kennedy became the first Australian sprinter to legally break the 10-second barrier for the 100 metres in more than two decades when he won the sprint event at the Kip Keino Classic in Nairobi on Saturday. Kennedy crossed the line in 9.98 seconds to join national record holder Patrick Johnson as the only Australian to have dipped under the 10-second mark and the first to do so in 22 years. "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 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." Kennedy had been locked in a battle with teenage rival Gout Gout to become the first Australian to break the 10-second barrier since Johnson set the national record of 9.93 seconds at the Mito International meet in Japan in 2003. Gout has run a wind-assisted sub-10-second 100 metres but Kennedy is the first of the pair to do so legally, having previously run 10 seconds flat in the heats of the Australian championships in Perth in April. "I'm getting better with every race," the 21-year-old told Australian Athletics. "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." (Reporting by Michael Church, Editing by Saad Sayeed)
Straits Times
4 days ago
- Sport
- Straits Times
Kennedy becomes first Australian to crack 10 second barrier in 22 years
FILE PHOTO: Athletics - World Athletics Indoor Championships - Nanjing Youth Olympic Sports Park, Nanjing, China - March 22, 2025 Australia's Lachlan Kennedy celebrates on the podium with a silver medal after finishing second in the men's 60m final REUTERS/Dylan Martinez/File photo Kennedy becomes first Australian to crack 10 second barrier in 22 years Lachlan Kennedy became the first Australian sprinter to legally break the 10-second barrier for the 100 metres in more than two decades when he won the sprint event at the Kip Keino Classic in Nairobi on Saturday. Kennedy crossed the line in 9.98 seconds to join national record holder Patrick Johnson as the only Australian to have dipped under the 10-second mark and the first to do so in 22 years. "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 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." Kennedy had been locked in a battle with teenage rival Gout Gout to become the first Australian to break the 10-second barrier since Johnson set the national record of 9.93 seconds at the Mito International meet in Japan in 2003. Gout has run a wind-assisted sub-10-second 100 metres but Kennedy is the first of the pair to do so legally, having previously run 10 seconds flat in the heats of the Australian championships in Perth in April. "I'm getting better with every race," the 21-year-old told Australian Athletics. "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." REUTERS Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
The Citizen
07-05-2025
- Sport
- The Citizen
Central Gauteng Athletics runner shines on world stage
Central Gauteng Athletics 2024 senior men athlete of the year Akani Simbine continues to break records on international stages. He recently became the first athlete to run the 100m race in less than 10 seconds for 11 years in a row, breaking Usain Bolt's record. On April 26, in Xiamen, People's Republic of China, Simbine won the opening 100m event of the Diamond League season by dominating a stacked field. The South African speedster crossed the finish line ahead of former world champion Christian Coleman and Olympic 200m winner Letsile Tebogo. With a time of 9.99 seconds, Simbine, the world's indoor bronze champion, crossed the finish line far ahead of the competition. Ferdinand Omanyala of Kenya came in second in 10.13 seconds, and Jeremiah Azu of the United Kingdom came in third in 10.17 seconds. With a time of 10.20 seconds, Tebogo had to settle for seventh place in the 10-man competition. At the Botswana Golden Grand Prix in Gaborone on Saturday, April 12, Simbine posted a world lead of 9.90 seconds, demonstrating his excellent form early in the season. The South African also won his first global sprint medal, taking bronze in the 60m at the recent World Athletics Indoor Championships in Nanjing in his competitions debut. This was a career defining win for him as he previously had failed to reach the podium in three world championships and one Olympic final. The former Edenglen High learner is looking to continue his form at the World Athletics Relays championship to be held in Guangzhou, China. A total of 19 athletes have been included in the South African team for the championships. The national squad will compete in four events, including the men's 4x100m, the men's and women's 4x400m and the mixed 4x400m. The men's 4x100m team will be anchored by national 100m record holder Simbine. He will be joined by junior sensation Walaza and fellow rising star Bradley Nkoana, both of whom joined Simbine in the sprint relay team that earned South Africa the silver medal at last year's Olympic Games in Paris, as well as national 200m champion Sinesipho Dambile, Retshidisitswe Mlenga and Tsebo Matsoso. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
The Citizen
05-05-2025
- Sport
- The Citizen
Central Gauteng Athletics runner shatters Usain Bolt's record
Central Gauteng Athletics 2024 senior men athlete of the year Akani Simbine continues to break records on international stages. He recently became the first athlete to run the 100m race in less than 10 seconds for 11 years in a row, breaking Usain Bolt's record. On April 26, in Xiamen, People's Republic of China, Simbine won the opening 100m event of the Diamond League season by dominating a stacked field. ALSO READ: CGA athlete gets lifetime achievement award The South African speedster crossed the finish line ahead of former world champion Christian Coleman and Olympic 200m winner Letsile Tebogo. With a time of 9.99 seconds, Simbine, the world's indoor bronze champion, crossed the finish line far ahead of the competition. Ferdinand Omanyala of Kenya came in second in 10.13 seconds, and Jeremiah Azu of the United Kingdom came in third in 10.17 seconds. With a time of 10.20 seconds, Tebogo had to settle for seventh place in the 10-man competition. At the Botswana Golden Grand Prix in Gaborone on Saturday, April 12, Simbine posted a world lead of 9.90 seconds, demonstrating his excellent form early in the season. The South African also won his first global sprint medal, taking bronze in the 60m at the recent World Athletics Indoor Championships in Nanjing in his competitions debut. ALSO READ: Athlete excels at championships for CGA This was a career defining win for him as he previously had failed to reach the podium in three world championships and one Olympic final. The former Edenglen High learner is looking to continue his form at the World Athletics Relays championship to be held in Guangzhou, China. A total of 19 athletes have been included in the South African team for the championships. The national squad will compete in four events, including the men's 4x100m, the men's and women's 4x400m and the mixed 4x400m. The men's 4x100m team will be anchored by national 100m record holder Simbine. He will be joined by junior sensation Walaza and fellow rising star Bradley Nkoana, both of whom joined Simbine in the sprint relay team that earned South Africa the silver medal at last year's Olympic Games in Paris, as well as national 200m champion Sinesipho Dambile, Retshidisitswe Mlenga and Tsebo Matsoso. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
ABC News
24-04-2025
- Sport
- ABC News
Norwegian athletes warned not to eat meat in China due to risk of failed dope tests
Norwegian athletes have been advised by the organisation responsible for training the country's elite competitors not to eat any type of meat while competing in China due to fears it could cause a positive doping test. Olympiatoppen, which is part of the Norwegian Olympic and Paralympic Committee, stated that consuming meat could lead to the unintentional ingestion of banned substances, posing a small but real risk of testing positive. The 2025 World Athletics Relays will take place in early May at the Guangdong Olympic Stadium in Guangzhou, while the Diamond League event in Shanghai is scheduled for May 3, where several Norwegian athletes are set to compete. "Studies have shown that athletes have inadvertently ingested clenbuterol when eating meat in China, as some animals are fed hormones to promote growth. "If a meat-based meal is consumed before a doping test, the athlete may test positive," Olympiatoppen stated in its guidelines, as seen by Reuters. "Therefore, Olympiatoppen advises athletes to avoid all types of meat while in China." Do you have a story idea about women in sport? Email us Reuters has contacted World Athletics, the sport's governing body, and the Chinese Athletics Association for comment. Norwegian athlete Henriette Jaeger, a bronze medallist in the 400 metres at the World Athletics Indoor Championships this year and who will soon compete in China, confirmed she will follow the guidelines. Photo shows A stylised graphic with three silhouettes of unidentified a female footballer, tennis player, basketballer ABC Sport and Deakin University have partnered to produce the first ABC Elite Athletes in Australian Women's Sport Survey. "I really enjoy eating meat, and it's very good for the body when you're going to compete. But you have to listen to the professionals and trust them," she told Norwegian state broadcaster NRK. Fellow athlete Josefine Tomine Eriksen is also taking the advice seriously. "I don't want to be a 'veggie', (vegetarian) but you do need a bit of protein, so I'll bring some protein bars from Norway. Maybe a bit of beef jerky too." Olympiatoppen also warned against poor food hygiene in general and recommended eating at high-quality restaurants and hotels while in China. Reuters The ABC of SPORT Sports content to make you think... or allow you not to. A newsletter delivered each Saturday. Your information is being handled in accordance with the Email address Subscribe
