Overview
- At the Australian junior titles in Brisbane on Saturday, the 18-year-old won the under-20 100 meters in 10.21 seconds after a slow start and a late surge, even waving to the crowd before the line.
- He again fell short of a legal sub-10, keeping his season best at 10.00 seconds from February on the same track as he continues to chase the barrier reached twice last week by rival Lachlan Kennedy.
- His 19.67-second 200 meters at the Sydney nationals last weekend remains on World Athletics’ list as an under-20 record with an asterisk while officials verify doping control, timing systems, and wind-gauge accuracy.
- Some in the sport, including former Olympic champion Justin Gatlin, questioned the Sydney times as analysts pointed to gusty tailwinds through the bend and a newly laid Rekortan track that may have aided seven personal bests in the final.
- He plans a U.S. training camp with Olympic champion Noah Lyles and is lining up international races to prove his form, with reported targets including Diamond League starts and a possible 150m at June’s Ostrava meet.