In Eugene Oregon,USA
Kenya’s teenage sensation Louis Khawel missed out on the 100m semifinals after finishing 5th in Heat 8 on day one of the 21st World Athletics U-20 Championships in Eugene, Oregon, USA.
The 19-year-old from Utawala Sprints Club and younger brother to African U-20 champion Clinton Owatinya, was the first Kenyan athlete to step onto the iconic Hayward Field morning session.
However, a muscle pull prevented him from reaching the semis as he crossed the finish line in 10.51 seconds.
“My target today was to get a P.B. and sail through to the semis, but it didn’t go as planned. This is just the start; I promise to come back stronger,” said Khawel.
The heat was won by American Kayler Brown in 10.19 seconds.
