Another SA athlete bags gold in the U20 world champs

LIMA – Another South African athlete bagged gold in the U20 world champs in Lima, Peru. 

SA’s Udeme Okon is now the fastest teenager in the 400m sprint. 

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Okon blitzed to gold with a time of 45.69 seconds. 

He was also the star in the 100 metres despite a slow start. 

Okon beat the US duo of Jayden Davis and Sidi Njie, who claimed second and third, respectively. 

Davis took silver in 46.08 and Njie a bronze in 46.29

By Minenhle Thusi