New challenger emerges as Aussie sprinter runs country’s fastest ever 100m
The freshly minted Aussie squad member has sensationally beaten Lachlan Kennedy and Gout Gout to the punch.
7news.com.auI can’t pull live updates right now, but here’s what’s known about Eddie Osei-Nketia, the sprinter often referred to as Eddie Nketia:
- There has been notable coverage in late 2024 to 2025 about him switching allegiance from New Zealand to Australia, raising expectations for the Australian sprint program. This included reports that he became eligible to compete for Australia on the world stage, after previously representing New Zealand.[1][2]
- At the time, he held New Zealand’s national records in both the 100m and 200m with a 10.08s 100m best, a mark that drew attention as he navigated eligibility and selection criteria for major events.[2][3]
- In 2025–2026 there were articles noting him continuing to feature prominently in Australian domestic sprint discussions and even suggesting he could be a key challenger in national events, with subsequent reports highlighting his speed as part of Australia’s sprinting prospects.[7][9]
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