EPISODE · May 5, 2026 · 14 MIN
Eddie Nketia is Australia’s fastest ever and now he’s targeting 9.7
from ABC SPORT Daily · host Australian Broadcasting Corporation
The fastest Australian to run 100m isn't Gout Gout, Lachie Kennedy or even Patrick Johnson. It's Eddie Nketia. His story is kind of insane, he's dabbled in rugby union and American football. He holds the national records for New Zealand, but he has quit the Kiwis to run for Australia. Running in the US college system has unlocked his best ever times and he thinks he can get much quicker. Eddie joins us to talk about the lot.Featured: Eddie Nketia, Australian sprinter. To catch up on everything that’s making sports headlines recently, listen to more episodes of ABC Sport Daily,’ hosted by Patrick Stack on ABC listen or wherever you get your podcasts, and get in touch with them on social media via @abc_sport. In the episodes we will cover big sporting personalities and all sports, including cricket, soccer, F1, NBA, AFL, AFLW to NRLW & NRL news, to covering competitions like the Olympics, the World Cup, The Ashes, Grand Prix and Grand Finals and more. Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter
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