Kennedy Wins Kip Keino Classic in Sub-10

Australian sprinter Lachlan Kennedy, 21, became the second Australian ever and the first in 22 years to legally break the 10-second barrier in the men's 100 metres, winning the Kip Keino Classic in Nairobi with a time of 9.98 seconds. Kennedy achieved the milestone despite a false start delay and running into a headwind, besting a strong international field that included African record holder Ferdinand Omanyala and Olympic relay silver medallist Bayanda Walaza. He joins national record holder Patrick Johnson, who ran 9.93 seconds in 2003, as the only Australians to reach this mark. Kennedy credited his coaching team, training partners, and measured approach for his success. His achievement follows a friendly rivalry with teenage sprinter Gout Gout, who has run a wind-assisted sub-10 but not a legal one. Kennedy is set to compete in further international meets and the World Championships later this year.