Kennedy becomes the first American to surpass the 10-second mark at home.

Source : ABC NEWS

Lachlan Kennedy, a runner from Queensland, ran in the men’s 100 meters in less than 10 hours, which is unprecedented. &nbsp,

The 22-year-old ran a burning 9.96 seconds through the first heat of the Sydney Australian Athletics Championships. &nbsp,

” Actually, I didn’t really anticipate it,” he said. He said,” I was just so calm, not cruisy, I was positively pushing it, but it just felt easy.”

” I think I’ve got a little more in the tank, but it’s nice to view I’m in good shape.

Honoured to be the first person to do it in Australia. In the future, I’m confident that we’ll have much more. &nbsp,

I’m glad it was me because no one can actually take that away from you.

With a tailwind of + 0 / 2, Kennedy capitalized on the favorable circumstances to tear 10 seconds for the next time in his career. &nbsp,

His past personal ideal was a 9.98 cast in Kenya in May 2025. &nbsp,

He jumped, celebrated, and jumped with his friend companies after the race, and was legitimately upbeat afterward.

He acknowledged his accomplishments, but he also recognizes that he still hasn’t already accomplished what he had hoped. &nbsp,

” I think I have so much more to offer, but we’re off to a strong start,” he said.

” Of all the circumstances, now is probably the best properly, but at the end of the day, I’m here to get that national last. &nbsp,

I’m getting ready for my first federal championship, but best of luck for tomorrow.

With Patrick Johnson’s long-standing national history of 9.93 moments well within his reach, Kennedy will be the roaring favorite for today’s semifinal and therefore last. &nbsp,

I don’t like to place a cap on what I can do, but I’ll presumably try to break the Aussie history tomorrow, he said.

In one of the meet’s most predicted showdowns, Kennedy may also face Gout Gout in the 200-meter race.

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