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Rugby Roots, NFL Ambitions, Olympic Speed: Sprinter Eddie Nketia’s remarkable rise

The USC sprinter says he can improve his mechanics and believes a legal 9.7-second run is possible after his wind-assisted 9.84.

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From dreams of rugby glory for New Zealand ​to a Hail Mary shot at the NFL, sprinter Eddie Nketia is now on track to win medals for Australia and ‌take a share of the limelight trained on teen talent Gout Gout.

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Rugby Roots, NFL Ambitions, Olympic Speed: Sprinter Eddie Nketia’s remarkable rise

From dreams of rugby glory for New Zealand ​to a Hail Mary shot at the NFL, sprinter Eddie Nketia is now on track to win medals for Australia and ‌take a share of the limelight trained on teen talent Gout Gout.

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Aussie track stars nipping at each other's heels and racing the clock

Eddie Nketia is on the other side of the world, but his times have him right alongside the best sprinters Australia has seen, and he has lofty goals for his future and the country.

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ABC Australia broke the news in Australia on Wednesday, May 6, 2026.
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