Tapiwanashe Makarawu clocked a remarkable time of 20.07 seconds in the Men’s 200m heat at the Paris Olympics, securing his place in the semifinals.
What’s particularly noteworthy about Makarawu’s performance is that he outpaced none other than the reigning 200m world champion, Noah Lyles.
Lyles, who had recently won gold in the 100m final just a day prior, finished his heat with a time of 20.19 seconds.
This unexpected outcome has turned heads, indicating Makarawu’s burgeoning potential and competitiveness in sprinting.
As of this latest development, Makarawu stands as the 10th fastest 200m sprinter in the world, according to the official rankings by World Athletics.
Fans and supporters back home are buzzing with excitement, as Makarawu prepares for the semifinals with high hopes of advancing further in the competition.
As the world watches, Makarawu’s next race will be crucial in determining whether he can convert this promising start into a medal-winning performance.
SOURCE : NEWSREPORTZIM.COM
