Radha Iyer Published Jul 16, The track and field world might have just gotten itself another speedy contender to battle it out at the upcoming Olympics. South African sprinter Benjamin Richardson, recently set a record of 9.
The year-old athlete is already a U World Athletics champion with several medals in his bag. Although his expertise ranges between m to m sprints, the Paris Olympics will witness him compete in the m and m races.
Richardson happened to beat his personal best at the Switzerland meet, where he zoomed to the finish line faster than his record time of In doing so, he defeated American sprinter Ronnie Baker, who clocked in at 9. Benjamin Richardson broke ground to a massive Personal Best of 9.
He becomes the 2nd fastest South African man, beating Ronnie Baker in 9. The fastest man in the m event in South Africa is still a title proudly held by Akani Simbine, who recorded a 9. In the m race at the same meet, he clocked in at This could mean that the South African is already packing a punch for the Olympics to be able to go up against some of the top contenders across the world. The US Track and Field trials finals this season were full of eventful occurrences and terrific performances from the athletes.
Lyles, in particular, has shone brightly on track with his speed show and record timings that could be promising during the finals. The m finals witnessed an easy finish for the year-old, who has been having an impressive track record. Wrapping up at a stunning Similarly, his m run was a smooth sprint to the finish line, and he was closely followed by fellow competitor and another athlete to look forward to this summer β Kenny Bednarek. As the Paris Olympics is just around the corner, Lyles still has some time to sharpen up and bolt past everyone to a roaring finish.
