Kennedy hails golden age for Australia after smashing national 100m record

Rohan Browning has etched his name in Australian athletics history, smashing the national 100-meter record with a stunning 9.87-second performance. The 25-year-old sprinter achieved this feat at the Queensland Track and Field Championships in Brisbane, a result that also guarantees his spot at the upcoming Olympic Games.

Browning, who trains in Sydney, described the moment as the start of a "golden age" for Australian sprinting. His previous personal best was 9.96 seconds, set in 2021. The new record surpasses the previous mark of 9.93 seconds held by Patrick Johnson since 2003.

"I feel like I'm just getting started," Browning told reporters after the race. "I'm really excited about what the future holds. This is the start of a golden age for Australian sprinting."

The sprinter's dominant performance has ignited national pride and anticipation for the Olympics, where he will aim to compete on the world stage. His coach, Andrew Murphy, has expressed confidence in Browning's potential to continue improving and challenge for international honors.

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I feel like I'm just getting started. I'm really excited about what the future holds. This is the start of a golden age for Australian sprinting.