While most athletes would grab the opportunity to train in a country such as the US where resources, equipment and opportunities are almost endless, school pupil Bayanda Walaza rejected offers to head there.
He announced he planned to stick with his coach and his unique running style.
Walaza plans to study at the University of Pretoria next year.
Facing matric prelim exams starting with geography on Thursday, Walaza said he had turned down a few offers from US universities since his meteoric rise that started with the 4x100m Olympic silver at the Paris Games last month.
The 18-year-old plans to stick with Thabo Coach T Matebedi, who made it happen.
