Sprint sensation Benjamin Richardson took another massive step forward in his fledgling career, tearing up the track to set a personal best of 19.86 seconds in the mens 100m event at the Resisprint meeting in Switzerland on Sunday.
Richardson, who will represent South Africa in the mens 100m and 200m eventsat the Paris Olympics next month, ripped 0.24 off his personal best of 10.08 to secure victory. He finished well clear of American athlete Ronnie Baker who took the runner-up spot in 9.95.
The rising SA star was just 0.02 outside the national record held by Akani Simbine (9.84) which was set in Hungary three years ago, as he climbed to second place in the national all-time rankings over the 100m distance.
He also went on to win the mens 200m race at the meeting in 19.99, dipping under 10 seconds (100 metres) and 20 seconds (200m) for the first time in his career.
Junior record for NkoanaCrossing the line just 0.17 behind his slightly older compatriot and training partner, 19-year-old Bradley Nkoana also showcased his form ahead of the Olympic Games, taking fifth place in 10.03.
