2024-04-16 17:29:22
New Delhi: A record of the world’s fastest runner Usain Bolt has finally been broken. A 16-year-old youth has created a stir in the world of athletics by breaking Usain Bolt’s long-standing championship record at the 51st Carifta Games. Kingston’s Calabar High student Nkekoye Bramwell was one of the favorites to win the gold medal in the under-17 400 meters event at the Kirani James Athletics Stadium in Grenada.
Recovered from injury and then broke Usain Bolt’s record with the speed of a leopard
The young Jamaican was full of confidence ahead of the highly anticipated race after overcoming a number of injuries in recent months, including a hamstring problem. When he came on the field, he surprised everyone with his speed. Bramwell covered the distance of 400 meters in 47.26 seconds, which is much faster than the world record. This young man shattered the record of his hero Usain Bolt in the 400 meter race.
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Rickey Bramwell was faster than Bolt in the 400 meter race.
The teen broke Usain Bolt’s championship record of 47.33 seconds, which was set in 2002. As soon as the youngster clocked the record time, the people present inside Kirani James Athletics Stadium stood up and started clapping for Bramwell. In this race, Cameron Methlin finished second to Bramwell in 47.96 seconds, while St. Lucia’s Egan Neely won the bronze medal in 48.16 seconds.
Had prepared himself mentally, said – Amazing feeling
After breaking the world record time, this young Jamaican player said – Breaking the record is a wonderful feeling. I’ve been eyeing the record since last summer, so it’s a great feeling to be able to come here and achieve it. I had prepared myself for this. Even during the race, I was mentally prepared for this.