Eddie Nketia runs 100m in 9.74s but Australian sprint record stays out of reach
Eddie Nketia, an Australian sprinter, clocked a remarkable 100m time of 9.74 seconds at a college meet, but it won't count as a record due to excessive tailwind. He also won the 200m event, showcasing his potential for future competitions. Nketia aims to achieve a legal personal best and compete internationally after college.
- ▪Eddie Nketia ran the 100m in 9.74 seconds but the time is not eligible for record purposes due to a tailwind exceeding legal limits.
- ▪He also won the 200m with a time of 20.03 seconds, aided by a significant tailwind.
- ▪Nketia has expressed his desire to achieve a legal personal best and compete internationally after his college career.
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- ▪ Eddie Nketia opens up on smashing Australian 100m record — The Sydney Morning Herald
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Australian sprinter Eddie Nketia won the men's 100m/200m double at the Big Ten track and field championships in Nebraska. Photograph: UBC AthleticsView image in fullscreenAustralian sprinter Eddie Nketia won the men's 100m/200m double at the Big Ten track and field championships in Nebraska. Photograph: UBC AthleticsAthleticsEddie Nketia runs 100m in 9.74s but Australian sprint record stays out of reachUSC athlete dominates field with illegal 5.6m/s tailwindSprinter has twice run faster than Patrick Johnson’s 9.93sAustralian Associated PressSun 17 May 2026 23.07 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleAustralian sprinter Eddie Nketia has clocked a staggering 100m time of 9.74 seconds at a college meet in the US – but it won’t count for record purposes because of a howling tailwind.Nketia,…
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