World under-20 400m champion Udeme Okon made a dream start to his debut at the National Senior Championships by cruising to victory in his men’s 400m heat 47.32.
University of Johannesburg head of athletics Roger Haitengi has revealed strong interest in securing World U20 400m champion Udeme Okon once he completes his matric.
Reigning Under-20 400m champion Udeme Okon used the Curro Hazeldean Podium High School Championships as a warm-up for the upcoming Central Gauteng Athletics (CGA) provincial championships next month.
World 400m U20 champion Udeme Okon is unfazed by comparisons to legendary South African star Wayde van Niekerk.
World 400m Under-20 champion Udeme Okon surpassed his own expectations just a year after transitioning into athletics.
South African 400m rising star Udeme Okon has credited his coach, Lyle Wentzel, for his exceptional performance at the World Under-20 Athletics Championships in Lima, Peru.