OPINION: SA athletics might be on the verge of a golden era
Like Walaza, 19-year-old Leendert Koekemoer is already well known in local athletics, having played a key role in the national senior 4x400m relay team over the last couple of seasons.
Rising stars Jan-Hendrik Heymans was the only SA athlete to win gold in Eugene, but what was most impressive was the 19-year-old athlete’s complete dominance in the javelin throw final.
Already we have 20-year-old sprinter Bayanda Walaza proving he has the ability to develop into a truly world-class 100m athlete.
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