World under-20 400m champion Udeme Okon made a dream start to his debut at the National Senior Championships by cruising to victory in his men’s 400m heat 47.32.
World Under-20 100m and 200m champion Bayanda Walaza has expressed his disappointment over the absence of his idol, Akani Simbine, at the National Championships.
South African sprint ace Akani Simbine successfully defended his 100m title at the South African Senior Track and Field Championships at the Puk MacArthur Stadium in Potchefstroom yesterday.