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IOL News
22-06-2025
- Sport
- IOL News
Zakithi Nene's journey from Olympic disappointment to world championship contender
US' Quincy Hall, right, crosses the finish line ahead of South Africa's Zakithi Nene, centre, to win the men's 400m event of the Diamond League athletics meeting at the Olympic stadium in Rome. South Africa's 400m star Zakithi Nene credits a hard reset after the Paris Olympics for taking him up a level in the one-lap sprint, making him one of the early favourites for the world championships in Tokyo later this year. The tall, easy-going sprinter with a fluid, upright style blazed to this year's world-leading time of 43.76sec at the Kip Keino Classic in Nairobi. The personal best time left him in elite company, joining 400m world record holder Wayde van Niekerk as the only South African athletes to run under 44 seconds in the event. A narrow loss to Olympic champion Quincy Hall (44.22) at the Rome Diamond League meeting by one-hundredth of a second the following weekend (44.23) denied him back-to-back titles. When we caught up with him at Kings Park Athletics Stadium in Durban recently, it was clear how much that result had hurt. No pain, no gain Under the watchful eye of coach Victor Vaz, he was put through a gruelling training routine that made me tired just watching, gliding over the track in blustery conditions at speeds that seemed barely human. Poetry in motion. And just when it looked like he was spent, he would go again after a short rest, showing the kind of drive and determination that champions are made of as he pushed through the pain barrier time and again. No pain, no gain, they say, and for the likeable 27-year-old from Ladysmith, who spent most of his life in Durban, right now the gains are there for the world to see. The turning point for the speedster came after last year's Olympic Games in Paris. 'Walking into Paris I'd been a semi-finalist in the last three, four championships that I had participated in, so I was looking to go one better. Unfortunately, I also go knocked out in the semi-finals there too,' he told Independent Media Sport exclusively after his training session. 'And we finished fifth in the 4X400 relay in the Olympic final. So I think that was the turning point for me in my career. 'I think I really didn't take the Paris Olympics too well, so I found myself in a position whereby my coach Victor Vaz and I were reflecting on the calendar year and how we did throughout the year. 'I've been doing 400s for too long and I'm pretty much programmed to train a certain way, run a certain way, compete a certain way. So we found ourselves in a position whereby we were just relearning the event, fixing some of the things which were an issue.'
News24
07-06-2025
- Sport
- News24
Photo finish: SA's Zakithi Nene pipped by US Olympic champion in 400m thriller
South Africa's Zakithi Nene and American Quincy Hall, left, in a dogfight for the men's 400m race at the Diamond League meeting in Rome on Friday night.
CNA
06-06-2025
- Sport
- CNA
Kenya's Chebet nears 5000m world record at Rome Diamond League
Rome :Kenyan Beatrice Chebet came close to breaking the women's 5000 metres world record on Friday at the Rome Diamond League when she clocked 14:03.69, a meeting record that was just 2.5 seconds shy of Gudaf Tsegay's 1997 world mark of 14:00.21. Chebet, who recorded the second-fastest ever time in the women's 3000 metres – running 8:11.56 in Rabat last month behind Wang Junxia's 8:06.11 set in 1993 – appears determined to shave further seconds off her times. "I can see that my body is in good shape and that I am capable of achieving the world record. Now I am going home to prepare for it. Everything is possible," the 25-year-old said after the race. Jamaica's Andrenette Knight dominated the women's 400m hurdles, finishing in 53.67 seconds, while American Anavia Battle won the women's 200 metres in 22.53 seconds. Irish Sarah Healey triumphed in the 1500 metres with a time of 3:59.17. THRILLING VICTORIES The men's 110m hurdles produced the evening's closest finish, with Swiss athlete Jason Joseph clocking 13.14 and snatching victory from American Cordell Tinch, who finished in the same time. There was also a nail-bitting race in the men's 400 metres, with American Quincy Hall finishing in 44.22 seconds, just a hundredth of a second ahead of South Africa's Zakithi Nene. "I have been working hard. We are coming there. I want to be the best. It is coming down. You do not know about the time, but it is coming down this year," Quincy said. In the men's 1500 metres, France's Azeddine Habz surged in the closing stages to beat former world champion Kenya's Timothy Cheruiyot. Habz won by three-hundredths of a second with a time of 3:29.72, while Cheruiyot finished in 3:29.75. American Trayvon Bromell claimed victory in the 100 metres, finishing in 9.84 seconds, while Tokyo Olympics high jump gold medallist Gianmarco Tamberi failed to reach the podium as South Korea's Woo Sanghyeok took the win with a jump of 2.32 metres.
Reuters
06-06-2025
- Sport
- Reuters
Kenya's Chebet nears 5000m world record at Rome Diamond League
Rome, June 6 (Reuters) - Kenyan Beatrice Chebet came close to breaking the women's 5000 metres world record on Friday at the Rome Diamond League when she clocked 14:03.69, a meeting record that was just 2.5 seconds shy of Gudaf Tsegay's 1997 world mark of 14:00.21. Chebet, who recorded the second-fastest ever time in the women's 3000 metres – running 8:11.56 in Rabat last month behind Wang Junxia's 8:06.11 set in 1993 – appears determined to shave further seconds off her times. "I can see that my body is in good shape and that I am capable of achieving the world record. Now I am going home to prepare for it. Everything is possible," the 25-year-old said after the race. Jamaica's Andrenette Knight dominated the women's 400m hurdles, finishing in 53.67 seconds, while American Anavia Battle won the women's 200 metres in 22.53 seconds. Irish Sarah Healey triumphed in the 1500 metres with a time of 3:59.17. The men's 110m hurdles produced the evening's closest finish, with Swiss athlete Jason Joseph clocking 13.14 and snatching victory from American Cordell Tinch, who finished in the same time. There was also a nail-bitting race in the men's 400 metres, with American Quincy Hall finishing in 44.22 seconds, just a hundredth of a second ahead of South Africa's Zakithi Nene. "I have been working hard. We are coming there. I want to be the best. It is coming down. You do not know about the time, but it is coming down this year," Quincy said. In the men's 1500 metres, France's Azeddine Habz surged in the closing stages to beat former world champion Kenya's Timothy Cheruiyot. Habz won by three-hundredths of a second with a time of 3:29.72, while Cheruiyot finished in 3:29.75. American Trayvon Bromell claimed victory in the 100 metres, finishing in 9.84 seconds, while Tokyo Olympics high jump gold medallist Gianmarco Tamberi failed to reach the podium as South Korea's Woo Sanghyeok took the win with a jump of 2.32 metres.
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
George Floyd: Minneapolis, St. Paul events mark his death, community response
Sunday, May 25, marks five years since the killing of George Floyd. In remembrance of his life and the response to his murder, Minnesota communities are coming together in celebration of the movement and mourning lives lost. Here are some events: The artist collective Memorialize the Movement is hosting its fifth annual Justice for George event that features art-making, large-scale mural exhibitions, music and dance performances over the course of five days. The theme of this year's event is 'Radical Joy,' which 'encourages community care, connections, and healing, while continuing to grieve, mourn, and fight for a better future for Black communities.' Thursday, May 22, and Saturday, May 24, from 7 to 9 p.m. at Pillsbury House + Theater, 3501 Chicago Avenue, Minneapolis, the organization hosts a free reading of the one-act play, 'Kill Move Paradise.' The play, written by Pulitzer Prize winner James Ijames (Fat Ham), explores the brotherhood of murdered black men who 'offer each other solace and reconciliation, as they prepare for ascension to paradise and their new roles as spiritual guardians and saints.' An open discussion will follow the performance. Registration for the event is required. Friday, May 23, from 6 to 10 p.m. at 3140 Snelling Ave., Minneapolis, the organization hosts Paint to Express Summer Kickback. The free event features grilled food and painters workshops, which are hosted monthly by the organization to 'provide the community with a safe space to express themselves creatively.' Registration is required. Sunday, May 25, from 12 to 8 p.m. at Phelps Field Park, 701 E. 39th St., Minneapolis, the organization hosts the Justice for George main event, which features live performances, muralists, a vendor fair and other opportunities for community connection. Registration and/or free tickets are required for these events. For information, visit The fifth annual Rise & Remember Festival serves to remember George Floyd and 'those we have lost unjustly to the pervasive impacts of systemic racism,' according to their website. The three-day festival will include a candlelight vigil, a Night of Honor and street festival. Friday, May 23, from 4:30 p.m. to 12 a.m. at Quincy Hall, 1325 Quincy St., Minneapolis, the Night to Remember gala, dinner and award ceremony will 'celebrate the contributions of the people's work toward racial justice' and feature live performances from comedian Hope Flood, DJ Sophia Eris, Maria Isa, Mr. Cheeks, The East Side Boyz and others. The dress code for the event is formal wear and sneakers. Tickets for the dinner and award ceremony, which begins at 4:30 p.m. cost $44.52. Tickets for the concert cost $81.88. Saturday, May 24, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at George Floyd Square, 38th Street East and Chicago Avenue South, Minneapolis, the street festival will kick off for day one of the two-day weekend event. From 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., a 'self-care fair,' aimed at 'providing opportunities for community members to experience integrative health practices,' will feature wellness vendors and practitioners, along with free wellness services. From 6 to 7 p.m., rapper DEE-1 will host a performance at the square. Sunday, May 25, from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. at George Floyd Square, the street festival will continue. From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Worldwide Outreach for Christ will lead a worship service. Then from 2 to 6 p.m., the self-care fair will continue. From 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Sounds of Blackness will perform a gospel concert and a candlelight vigil will follow from 8 to 9 p.m. For tickets and additional information, visit Saturday, May 24, from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. at Red Balloon Bookshop, 891 Grand Ave., St. Paul, author Shannon Gibney and Ananya Dance Theatre host a reading of Gibney's picture book, 'We Miss You, George Floyd.' The event will occur outdoors if weather permits and will include interactive crafts and a movement activity led by Ananya Dance Theatre. The event is free and attendees can RSVP at Justice Department moves to cancel Minneapolis police reform settlement Minnesota Freedom Fund to stop bailing out jailed defendants Readers and writers: A guide to Minnesota's spring and summer books George Floyd killing separated Trump from his generals Sunday, May 25, from 4 to 7 p.m. at Venture Bikes Midtown,1000 Midtown Greenway, Minneapolis, Melanin in Motion hosts Slow Roll, Ride to Remember, a narrated biking event that will visit sites 'that were central to the community response' to the murder of George Floyd. These sites include George Floyd Square, the Midtown Exchange building, Powderhorn Park, the former site of the 3rd Precinct police station and 3030 Nicollet Ave., where a Wells Fargo branch burned. A community meal and conversation will follow the bike ride from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. This event is free and bikes can be provided if needed, though they are limited. For tickets, search for Melanin in Motion at
