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Why Lachlan Kennedy Is the New Face of Australian Sprinting
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooFor decades, when you thought of Australian sport, images of cricket pitches, packed rugby stadiums, and AFL clashes came to mind. Track and field, not so much. But times have …
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Why Kishane Thompson Could Be Jamaica’s Next Sprint King After Usain Bolt
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooComing off a string of mixed performances at the Diamond League and a frustrating outing at the World Relays, Kishane Thompson arrived at Kingston’s National Stadium with a point to …
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“Honoured to Line Up with the Best” – Bayanda Walaza on Racers Grand Prix Debut
by Evans Chumaby Evans ChumaThe 2025 Racers Grand Prix lit up the National Stadium in Kingston, Jamaica, on June 7, as Olympic and world medalists brought the crowd to its feet with explosive performances.. …
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“Can’t Wait to Showcase My Talent” – Bayanda Walaza Over Racers Grand Prix 2025
by Evans Chumaby Evans ChumaSouth Africa’s rising sprint sensation Bayanda Walaza is all set to light up the track at the 2025 Racers Grand Prix in Kingston, Jamaica on June 7. The 19-year-old, currently …
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Track & Field World Pick New Favorites as U.S. vs. Jamaica Rivalry Enters New Era
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooFor over a decade, the battle for sprint supremacy in track and field was a two-nation affair: the U.S. vs. Jamaica. The rivalry peaked at the 2013 World Championships in Moscow, where Usain …
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Bayanda Walaza Blazes 9.94 to Win Zagreb Meeting 100m at Boris Hanžeković Memorial
by Evans Chumaby Evans ChumaSouth Africa’s rising sprint star Bayanda Walaza delivered a performance for the ages at the Boris Hanžeković Memorial in Zagreb meeting , clocking a stunning 9.94 seconds (-0.1 m/s) in the …
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Bradley Nkoana: What it Means Teaming Up With Akani Simbine in The Relay
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooWorld Under-20 bronze medallist Bradley Nkoana might be grappling with challenges in his individual races this season, but his value to South Africa’s men’s 4x100m relay team is undeniable. The …
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From Team Triumph to Solo Ambition: Bayanda’s Tokyo Turning Point
by Evans Chumaby Evans ChumaYoung Rising South African sprinter Bayanda Walaza has already set his eyes on the World Athletics Championships that will be staged in Tokyo, Japan in September, 2025. Speaking after arrival …
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Bayanda Walaza: How Fear Almost Cost Us Gold in the 4x100m Relay
by Evans Chumaby Evans ChumaSouth Africa rising sprinter Bayanda Walaza has opened up about the false start scare during the final of the men’s 4X100m relay at the World Relays in China last week. …
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“We Are Going to Take Over”: Bayanda Walaza Warns Rivals After South Africa’s Historic World Relay Triumph
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooSouth Africa’s rising sprint star Bayanda Walaza has issued a bold warning to their global rivals following the nation’s historic gold medal victory at the World Athletics Relays, Guangzhou . …
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Bayanda Walaza and Omanyala Set for Explosive Showdown in Nairobi
by Janet Mutukuby Janet MutukuBayanda Walaza and Ferdinand Omanyala are to rekindle their rivalry at the upcoming Kip Keino Classic in Nairobi. There is no doubt that fans will be treated to one of …
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Akani Simbine and Bayanda Walaza headline South Africa’s squad for World Athletics Relays
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooSouth Africa has announced a strong 19-athlete squad for the upcoming World Athletics Relays, set to take place in Guangzhou, China, on 10 and 11 May 2025. The team will compete across four …
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Gift Leotlela roars back into form to claim 100m crown at SA Championships
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooTwo time Olympian Gift Leotlela made a stunning comeback, securing his first senior national 100m title at the South African Athletics Championships in Potchefstroom. The 26-year-old edged out rising star …
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Bayanda Walaza Poised to Claim Sprint Throne in Simbine’s Absence
by Janet Mutukuby Janet MutukuBayanda Walaza steps into the spotlight as the man to beat in the men’s 100m at South Africa’s national championships. With Akani Simbine absent, the 19-year-old prodigy carries momentum from …
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Bayanda Walaza expresses disappointment over Akani Simbine’s absence at National Championships
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooRising sprint sensation Bayanda Walaza has voiced his frustration after South African record holder Akani Simbine opted to skip the National Championships, choosing instead to focus on the upcoming Diamond …
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Akani Simbine blazes to 2025’s fastest 100m time with stunning 9.90
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooSouth African sprint sensation Akani Simbine has sent shockwaves through the track and field world with a blistering 9.90-second 100-meter dash at the FNB Botswana Golden Grand Prix. What makes …
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Six rising Sprinters set to dominate the 2025 outdoor Athletics Season
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooThe 2025 outdoor athletics season is already heating up, and a new generation of sprinting sensations is taking center stage. From Australia’s Gout Gout to Jamaica’s Alana Reid, these sprinters …
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“Take It Easy, Young King!” – Letsile Tebogo’s golden advice to Sprint Star Bayanda Walaza
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooOlympic 200m gold medallist Letsile Tebogo has urged South Africa’s sprinting prodigy Bayanda Walaza, to relish his journey as a junior athlete without succumbing to the weight of premature expectations. …