2 Apr 2025

Kiwi sprinter comes close to breaking 10 second barrier

From Checkpoint, 4:26 pm on 2 April 2025

US-based sprinter Eddie Nketia got his season under way with a stunning performance in Louisiana. The 23 year-old came tantalisingly close to breaking the magic 10 second barrier in the 100m sprint at a college track meet. Sports correspondent Dana Johannsen spoke to Lisa Owen.