Bayanda Walaza, in his first #FISUGames, blazed down the track and etched his name in glory β 10.16 in the Menβs 100m Final.
From first-time contender to the fastest studentβathlete in the world.
Congratulations to Lythe Pillay, who delivered a dominant performance to win the Menβs 400m final at the World University Games in Chengdu!
He stormed home in 44.84 seconds, smashing the World Championship qualifying standard and sending a clear message ahead of Tokyo 2025
Sibusiso Kubheka triumphantly broke the 6-hour 100km barrier, in an astonishing 5:59:20 βChasing 100' explored whatβs possible when the fastest endurance athletes are combined with the latest...
Akani Simbine was a whisper away from victory in a thrilling men's 100m final!
In a race decided by just hundredths of a second, Simbine's 9.98s sprint secured him a brilliant second place, sandwiched between winner Christian Coleman (9.97s) and reigning champion Ackeem Blake (9.99s). #ZurichDL
However, the achievement will not be recognized by World Athletics.
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However, the achievement will not be recognized by World Athletics. The time trial used pacers, took place on a non-certified course, and featured prototype Adidas Adizero Evo Prime X shoes, which exceed the legal stack height for competition footwear. Even without official ratification, Kubheka's performance represents a new benchmark in ultrarunning and underscores the impact of innovation in the sport.