Lachlan Kennedy Runs 10.00 at National Championships in Perth

Lachlan Kennedy achieved a historic milestone by clocking 10.00 seconds in the men's 100m at the Australian Athletics Championships in Perth, making him the second fastest Australian sprinter ever, just behind Patrick Johnson's record of 9.93 seconds. This achievement follows a remarkable performance by Gout Gout, who ran two 9.99-second times in the under-20 category, albeit with illegal tailwinds. Kennedy's time, which was backed by a legal tailwind, also qualified him for the upcoming World Athletics Championships. The rivalry between Kennedy and fellow sprinter Rohan Browning intensified as Browning recorded a notable time of 10.07 seconds, setting the stage for an exciting final. Kennedy expressed confidence in potentially breaking the 10-second barrier in the final, aiming to secure his place in history as the fastest Australian. Both sprinters are also set to compete in the 200m event, promising more thrilling moments ahead.