Curro Hazeldean s Matodzi Ndou was the star peformer as he won the the boys Under-17 110m hurdles race at the at the Curro Podium North Athletics Meet at Pilditch Athletics Stadium in Tshwane on Wednesday.
Ndou won in a time of 12.94 seconds in a new South African record.
Ndou's time is not only the third fastest time ever run by a 17-year-old boy on planet Earth, but also the world-leading time for 2024.
It feels great. Its something that Ive been planning, but I wasnt really sure if I was going to run this fast. Im still processing it all. Its really amazing to run here with some of the best athletes, said Ndou reflecting on a run that saw him become South Africas first Under-17 boy to dip under thirteen seconds for the event.
Maiden victoryFor his efforts, Ndou was named best Senior Boys Track athlete of the meet for the second consecutive year - an accolade which was no doubt topped by the fact that his display also led the Curro Hazeldean Boys team to a maiden victory in the boys section after taking second place in 2023.
