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Bayanda Walaza has revealed what makes South Africa produce great sprinters, noting that the world has yet to see their full potential.
Bayanda Walaza has opened up about what makes South Africa the greatest when it comes to unleashing sprinting talents.
The South African youngster has been on a roll from last season, securing double gold (100m and 200m) at the World Under-20 Championships in Lima, Peru, before also winning silver with the men’s 4x100m relay at the Paris Olympic Games.
This season, Bayanda Walaza set a blazing world-leading time, clocking an impressive 9.99 seconds at the AGN U16, U18, U20, and Seniors Track & Field Championship. However, that time has been overtaken by a series of sprinters, with Kishane Thompson holding the world lead of 9.75 seconds.
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12:00 - 15.07.2025
‘It’s Rough’ - Bayanda Walaza Discloses How Competing With Kishane Thompson and Co Left Him Tensed
South African sprint sensation Bayanda Walaza has revealed how he found it tough coming up against the very best at Prefontaine Classic where he finished sixth.
Bayanda Walaza also competed at the World Athletics Relays, where he was part of the team that claimed the win in the men’s 4x100m. He is fresh from dominating the FISU World University Games in Germany, winning the 100m and 200m and a silver medal in the 4x100m.
Bayanda Walaza: That’s What Makes South Africa the Greatest Country
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Bayanda Walaza noted that South Africa was one of the few countries that truly believed in its youth, noting that the nation never hid or neglected its junior athletes.
He explained that young sprinters in South Africa were always allowed to run their races and showcase their talent.
Bayanda Walaza pointed out that he wanted to allow youngsters to shine at the African U18/U20 Athletics Championships that took place in Abeokuta, Nigeria.
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“They will force us to run races even if we don't want to. But if you can put your mind to it, you can see that they are creating an exposure for the young ones,” Bayanda Walaza said in a video shared by Athletics Africa.
“You know, for me not being there (Nigeria) and for the other South Africans to showcase themselves and be there will create a great image for them. It will make them the highlights in the country, you know.
“Meaning, when they go back to South Africa, they are more likely to get sponsorships. They are more likely to be celebrated, you know. So, I believe that South Africa cherishes its young ones, you know, and always supports the young ones, and I believe that’s what makes South Africa the greatest country ever.”
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Bayanda Walaza: A Moment I'll Cherish for the Rest of my Life
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Bayanda Walaza then expressed gratitude to the organisers of the World University Games and to all the sponsors who supported the event.
He also thanked South Africa for allowing them to participate and showcase their talent. Speaking about their execution of the men’s 4x100m relay, Bayanda Walaza then described their race as a tactical one.
He noted that the team had made a strategic change the previous day, which they believed was necessary. Bayanda Walaza also revealed that competing with Retshidisitswe Mlenga, Kyle Zinn, and Mthi Mthimkulu was magical, and the world is not ready for what youngsters have in store for them.
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He added that such moments provided valuable learning opportunities, and he believed it was the best race he had ever run.
“We’re not angry at each other, but we're just excited that we came up here and we popped up. It's not what we wanted, but we are glad to be here, and we are happy with what we just did,” Bayanda Walaza said.
“Surely this is the moment that I think I'll cherish for the rest of my life, you know, because of what it takes to be here. It takes a lot to be here; you have to sacrifice most of the things, you know. Being here and competing with my brothers here means a lot.”
Bayanda Walaza’s reflections highlight the powerful role that belief, opportunity, and support play in nurturing sprinting talent in South Africa.
His journey demonstrates how a system that prioritises youth development can produce world-class athletes. Bayanda Walaza’s story stands as a testament to the strength of South Africa’s sprinting culture and the bright future that lies ahead for the country’s young stars.