Fear caused me to twitch in the blocks, says 4x100m gold medal star Walaza
‘Wanting to come out fast, knowing very well that we can win, I was too excited’
15 May 2025 - 04:30
Bayanda Walaza says sudden fear caused him to twitch in the blocks at the start of the historic 4x100m final at World Relays in China on Sunday, causing anxious moments for his teammates...
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