WATCH | SA's 'headboy' Bayanda Walaza blitzes to 100m world title, and the celebration vibes
The 18-year-old matriculant at Curro Hazeldean High School in Pretoria tore the field apart to clinch Team SA's first gold medal at the World Athletics U20 Championships underway in Lima, Peru .Walaza's compatriot, Bradley Nkoana , rounded off the podium with the bronze in 10.26.
Up next, Walaza will continue his bid for a treble when he lines up in the 200m first round tonight . The one and three finish in the 100m final will serve as a big boost for the South African 4x100m men's team at the Lima championships. The 100m medals made it three gongs that South Africa have hauled in Lima, three days into the competition that ends on Saturday.Walaza and Nkoana will form the nucleus of the team, given their experience from the Olympics in Paris, France, where they helped Team SA senior team to a silver medal.
With his exploits on the athletics track, Walaza may have earned himself a nickname that could be quite appropriate since he's also juggling sport and academics:"national head boy".Who we choose to trust can have a profound impact on our lives. Join thousands of devoted South Africans who look to News24 to bring them news they can trust every day. As we celebrate 25 years, become a News24 subscriber as we strive to keep you informed, inspired and empowered.
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