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Sprinter Eddie Osei switches to competing for Australia

Sprinter Eddie Osei switches to competing for Australia

Update: 2025-12-05
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The country's fastest man over 100 metres is trading in his black singlet and hopping the ditch. National record holder Eddie Osei-Nketia has officially completed his transfer of allegiance and will now compete for Australia. The 24 year-old last represented New Zealand at the World Athletics Champs in 2022, and broke the New Zealand record in a time of 10.08 seconds. Sports correspondent Dana Johannsen spoke to Lisa Owen.
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Sprinter Eddie Osei switches to competing for Australia

Sprinter Eddie Osei switches to competing for Australia