'Make it legal next time': Another blistering 100m for Aussie Nketia

Australian sprinter Eddie Nketia continues to defy the record books, albeit with a little help from the wind. At the Big Ten Track and Field Championships in Lincoln, Nebraska, Nketia, representing the University of Southern California, blazed across the 100m finish line in an astonishing 9.74 seconds. This electrifying performance, however, was aided by a tailwind of 5.6 meters per second, significantly exceeding the legal limit of 2 m/s. Consequently, the time, while spectacular, cannot be recognized as a new national record, a fate that has befallen Nketia's times on more than one occasion this season. The former New Zealander, who recently switched his national allegiance to Australia, also secured gold in the 200m with a time of 20.03 seconds, this time with an even stronger tailwind of +7.5 m/s. Nketia's reaction, a lighthearted "Lesss make it legal next time" posted on Instagram, perfectly captures the athlete's frustration and humor in the face of these wind-assisted performances. From an Australian perspective, Nketia represents a significant talent, and while these wind-aided times are not official, they showcase his incredible speed and potential. The focus now shifts to future competitions where, hopefully, the conditions will be more favorable for official record-breaking achievements. His dual-gold performance demonstrates his dominance in both sprints, making him a key figure to watch in upcoming athletic events.

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Lesss make it legal next time