Bayanda Walaza ran 100m PB of 9.94s into a headwind in Zagreb, becoming the second-fastest African U20 of all-time behind Letsile Tebogo’s 9.91s.
World’s fastest teenager Bayanda Walaza powered to his next level talent by breaking his Personal Best (PB) to win the Continental Tour meet in Zagreb on Saturday, May 24.
The reigning World U20 double sprint champion stormed to a huge PB of 9.94s to convincingly win the men’s 100m event in Zagreb, miles ahead of Germany’s Owen Asah in 10.20s, while Sweden’s Henrik Larsson was third in the same time of 10.20s.
With his exceptional time, Walaza became the second-fastest African U20 in history behind Olympic champion Letsile Tebogo’s 9.91s.
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Sub-10s king Akani Simbine set for Fred Kerley and Tebogo’s test at Rabat Diamond League
He also set a South African junior record, thus marking his professional debut with a loud statement.
Bayanda Walaza
Bayanda Walaza is the world’s fastest teenager.
Walaza’s impressive performance in Zagreb and steady progress this season proves he’s one of the brightest sprint talents in the world, and more consistency can spring on to something special at the World Championships in Tokyo this summer.