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NZ Sprint Star Switches Allegiance to Australia
5 Dec, 2025
Summary
- Eddie Osei-Nketia, NZ's record holder, now eligible for Australia.
- He aims to medal for Australia at the 2028 LA Olympics.
- Osei-Nketia broke his father's 100m record with a 10.08 time.
Eddie Osei-Nketia, New Zealand's national record holder in both the 100 and 200-meter sprints, has successfully finalized his transfer of allegiance to Australia. The 24-year-old sprinter, now eligible to compete for Australia, has set his sights on contributing to the nation's success in international events, particularly the upcoming 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
Osei-Nketia articulated his ambitious goals, which include breaking both the 100m and 200m national records for Australia and helping the relay team secure medals. He has previously achieved a personal best of 10.08 seconds in the 100 meters at the 2022 World Championships, a time that also surpassed the record held by his father. He also holds the New Zealand 200m record with a 20.24-second run.
Having previously not been selected for the Tokyo Olympics by New Zealand, Osei-Nketia briefly explored a career in American football before returning to track and field. He is now fully dedicated to representing Australia, stating his commitment unequivocally for future competitions.
