Versatile speedster Micah Africa stoodout in performance on the third and final day of the ASA U16, U18, U20 and U23 Championships in Tshwane, breaking another national best at Pilditch Stadium on Saturday.

Africa was absolutely spectacular, showcasing his remarkable versatility in the colours of Boland Athletics (BOLA) on the closing day of the national age group championships in the capital city.

After setting a new South African best in the U16 boys 100m sprint (10.73 seconds) the day before, Africa returned to the track on the final day of competition, clocking 36.76 to win gold in the 300m hurdles final in his age group, also setting a new SA best in the event.

Among other highlights on this final day, Bayanda Walaza of Athletics Gauteng North (AGN) stormed over the line in 20.34 to win the U20 men's 200m final, adding the half-lap title to the 100m crown he earned the day before.

Again showcasing the depth of the event at junior level, a total of seven men dipped under the qualifying standard for the World Athletics U20 Championships in Peru in August.

Viwe Jingqi (AGN) was also superb, winning gold in the U20 women's 200m final in 22.96. She dragged six athletes under the qualifying mark to the global junior showpiece.

Other athletes who set new SA bests at the three-day championships included Tumelo Kanyana of Central Gauteng Athletics (CGA), who clocked 4:27.88 in the U16 boys 1 500m steeplechase final in 4:27.88.

Megan Nieman (AGN) was equally impressive, crossing the line in 12.44 in the final of the U16 girls 90m hurdles final in 12.45 on Friday, just 0.01 outside ther SA best she set in the heats.

Zaun Marthinus (BOLA) and Joshua Gerber (AGN) both threw further than the previous national best in the U16 boys discus final. Marthinus threw 69.91m and Gerber produced a best attempt of 69.40m.

"A spectacular finale for us indeed," said ASA President, James Moloi. "What a great participation from athletes and from a superb crowd on all days. 

"It was  trully a great idea to include the U23s in this championship as it has taken it to new heights."

* All ASA records are subject to standard ratification processes

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