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JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - MARCH 19: Bayanda Walaza wins the 200m race during the 2025 Athletics Grand Prix 2 at University of Johannesburg Athletics Stadium on March 19, 2025 in Johannesbu

Bayanda Walaza explains false start scare at World Relay Championships in China

South African teenage sprint sensation Bayanda Walaza has shared the details of his nerve-wracking false start scare at the World Senior Relay Championships in China.

Udeme Okon (1194) participates in the MU23 200m heats during day 2 of the 2025 ASA U16, U18, U20 and U23 Track and Field Championships at Green Point Athletics Track on March 28, 2025 in Cape

Udeme Okon gears up for his first Senior World Relay Championships

World U20 400m champion Udeme Okon is expected to play a key role in boosting the 4x400m relay team’s chances of success at the World Relay Championships in Guangzhou, China this weekend.

Walaza Bayanda from Athletics Gauteng North participating in Men 100m during day 1 of the ASA Track and Field Senior Champs at NWU McArthur Stadium on April 24, 2025 in Potchefstroom, South A

Bayanda Walaza determined to boost Team SA’s relay team performance in China

South African sprinter Bayanda Walaza says his experience at the Olympic Games as part of the 4x100m relay team has given him confidence ahead of the World Relay Championships in China this weekend.

SA sprinter Bayanda Walaza at the USSA Championships

Bayanda Walaza: Humility means everything to me

South African sprint sensation Bayanda Walaza has emphasised his belief in staying grounder after he added another title to his growing list of accomplishments as a teenager.

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - MARCH 19: Bayanda Walaza wins the 200m race during the 2025 Athletics Grand Prix 2 at University of Johannesburg Athletics Stadium on March 19, 2025 in Johannesbu

Bayanda Walaza disappointed about Akani Simbine’s absence from the National Championships

World Under-20 100m and 200m champion Bayanda Walaza has expressed his disappointment over the absence of his idol, Akani Simbine, at the National Championships.

Bayanda Walaza participates in the Men's U20 100m semi final during day 1 of the 2025 ASA U16, U18, U20 and U23 Track and Field Championships at Green Point Athletics Track on March 27, 2025

Letsile Tebogo’s advice to rising star Bayanda Walaza

Olympic 200m gold medallist Letsile Tebogo has encouraged South African sprint sensation Bayanda Walaza to avoid placing unnecessary pressure on himself and to fully enjoy his journey as a junior athlete.