Australian athlete Lachlan Kennedy made history at the World Athletics Indoor Championships in Nanjing, China, securing a silver medal in the men's 60m race with a stunning sprint, narrowly missing out on gold. This marks the first time an Australian athlete has ever won a medal in this event, showcasing Kennedy's exceptional talent and dedication.
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03-23, 2025Kennedy clocked a time of 6.50 seconds in the final, finishing just 0.01 seconds behind Great Britain's Jeremiah Azu, who took home the gold medal. South Africa's Akani Simbine secured the bronze medal with a time of 6.54 seconds, making it a tightly contested race for the podium positions.
At just 21 years old, Kennedy was also competing in his first indoor competition, having previously only participated in outdoor events. "Although I didn't win the race, I'm very happy," Kennedy said after the race, expressing his satisfaction with his performance. His impressive time also broke the Australian indoor record, further solidifying his achievement.
Kennedy ran a time of 6.52 seconds in the preliminary round, followed by 6.54 seconds in the semi-final, finishing second behind American athlete Ronnie Baker. "I knew I could do more, this is just the beginning," Kennedy stated, expressing his ambition for future competitions. "I'm a little frustrated I didn't win, but I definitely got the next best result," he added, acknowledging his near victory.
Kennedy will now shift his focus to the outdoor season, aiming to break the 10-second barrier in the 100m race. His personal best is 10.03 seconds, and he will compete in the Maurie Plant Athletics Meet in Melbourne next Saturday night. The Queensland athlete's performance in China also indicates the growing strength of Australian men's sprinting, with teenage 200m specialist Gout Gout being a key figure. Additionally, in the women's 1500m race in Nanjing, Australian athlete Georgia Griffith advanced to the final after finishing second in her heat with a personal best time of 4:09.78.
