Louis Van Zyl of South Africa, just broke the national record in the 400m hurdles with a blazing time of 47.66!
http://www.athleticsafrica.com/www2/news/2011/02/26/south_african_lj_van_zyl_breaks_11_year_old_national_400m_hurdles_record_pretoria/685.html
Just to give you some idea about the time....in 2010, it would have been 5th fastest time in the world, and 3rd fastest performer.
I thought his best days were behind him, but glad to see they are right now.
Let's hope this is a great year for him.
http://www.athleticsafrica.com/www2/news/2011/02/26/south_african_lj_van_zyl_breaks_11_year_old_national_400m_hurdles_record_pretoria/685.html
Just to give you some idea about the time....in 2010, it would have been 5th fastest time in the world, and 3rd fastest performer.
I thought his best days were behind him, but glad to see they are right now.
Let's hope this is a great year for him.