Mzansi Track Star Prudence Sekgodiso Becomes World's Fastest 800m Runner With Diamond League Victory

South Africa's Prudence Sekodiso smashed the world record to claim gold at the Marrakesh Diamond League women's 800m race on Sunday, 19 May 2024.

Prudence Sekodiso smashed the world 800m record on her way to winning gold at the Marrakesh Diamond League on Sunday, 19 May 2024

The 22-year-old surpassed her own expectations by blitzing the track with an astonishing time of 1:57.26 for her first Diamond League victory Local Mzansi fans took to social media to congratulate the 800m star as she gears up for the 2024 Olympics in Julyfellow Mzansi star Caster Semenya“Winning was in my mind, but not with such a fast time. It’s crazy fast. I am so proud of myself tonight. Achieving a world lead and a personal best is just amazing.”Local netizens took to social media to congratulate the 22-year-old track star and have backed her to continue her impressive form ahead of the 2024 Olympics, starting in July 2024.

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