Bayanda Walaza and Bradley Nkoana delivered stellar performances at the World U20 Championships in Lima, Peru, on Wednesday, bringing pride to South Africa. Walaza captured gold in the men’s 100m, establishing himself as a rising star in athletics. Reflecting on his achievement, he said, “At this point, it feels great to be Walaza. I have mixed emotions. I want to continue studying and running.”
His victory was a significant moment, but it was made even sweeter by the fact that South Africa claimed another spot on the podium. Bradley Nkoana, Walaza’s teammate, earned the bronze medal in the same event. Nkoana expressed his pride in their collective success, saying, “I’m quite happy that we’re bringing in medals in South Africa, showing them that we are out here being competitive.”
The accomplishments of Walaza and Nkoana highlight South Africa’s potential on the global athletics stage, setting the tone for future successes.