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GEORGE NEWS - Nianke Fourie has done it again, breaking three South African records this weekend. Last night, she set a new U/12 girls’ 75m hurdles record with a lightning-fast time of 11.20 seconds, winning gold in the process.
And that’s not all – Fourie has just wrapped up the U/12 girls’ long jump event, smashing yet another South African record with a massive leap of 5.38m to claim another gold medal. A short while ago, she also broke the South African U/12 girls’ 150m hurdles record, clocking an incredible 20.66 seconds.
The talented athlete from George South Primary competes in sprints, hurdles and long jump, showcasing her all-round ability on the track and in the field.
The Western Cape junior team is currently going head-to-head with the country’s best at the SA Junior Championships at Green Point Stadium in Cape Town.
With three national records already under her belt this weekend, all eyes will be on Fourie to see what remarkable feats she will achieve next.
Watch: Nianke Fourie smash the U/12 girls’ 75m hurdles record with a lightning-fast 11.20 seconds, winning gold and setting the bar sky-high at the SA Junior Championships.
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Niankie Fourie during an interview with Group Editors at the Rosemoor Stadium, George. Photo: Marguerite van Ginkel
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