BAYANDA WALAZA

Bayanda Walaza

Bayanda Walaza living up to FISU World University Games promise

Current world under-20 champion Bayanda Walaza won over the crowd in Rhine-Ruhr, Germany, with his power, speed, and showmanship as he blitzed through the 100m final to claim gold at the FISU World University Games.

Bayanda Walaza

Bayanda Walaza sprints to top time in 100m heats

SA sprinter Bayanda Walaza powered through his debut race at the FISU World University Games by clocking the quickest time in the heats – an impressive 10.27 that makes him the men’s 100m gold favourite.

SA sprint sensation Bayanda Walaza

Bayanda Walaza touches down in Germany – I am here to win

SA sprint sensation Bayanda Walaza spoke confidently about targeting another milestone in the 100m after arriving in Dusseldorf, Germany for his first ever FISU World University Games.

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.