Get ready to cheer, Mzansi! Our young athletes absolutely crushed it at the Göteborg World Youth Games! Leading the pack was human rocket Karabo Letebele, who didn’t just win the 100m, he obliterated the record despite niggling injuries.
Göteborg, Sweden (30 June 2025) – South Africa’s young blood dominated the Göteborg World Youth Games, serving the Europeans with a massive dose of Mzansi athletic magic!
Karabo Letebele shatters the 100m
Eighteen-year-old sprint sensation Karabo Letebele made history, smashing the 100m record with a blistering 10.25s in the heats before setting a personal best of 10.17s in the finals.
Widely regarded as the future of South African sprinting, Letebele will now embark on a European tour, aiming to break the elusive 10-second barrier in the coming weeks.
Managed by World Wide Scholarships (WWS), Letebele’s performance has solidified his status as one of the most promising young sprinters on the global stage. Munya Maraire, CEO of WWS, expressed his excitement about Letebele’s achievements, referring to him as the “GOAT”.
“The hardest thing for us right now is remembering that he is only an 18-year-old kid. He has defeated some of the best 100m contenders in the world this season, despite dealing with a few niggling injuries. What’s so exciting about Karabo is that we have not yet gone through a full cycle of training—these times are coming while he is still in speed endurance training, which is incredible,” Maraire said.
Haasbroek’s victory and Engelbrecht’s strong performance
Also demonstrating athletic prowess at the event were rising stars Johan Haasbroek and schools’ champion Morné Engelbrecht.
Haasbroek delivered a spectacular performance in his international debut, securing victory in the 400m hurdles. Competing against a highly competitive field of European athletes, Haasbroek clocked an impressive 54.38 seconds, cementing his place among the future stars of track and field.
Meanwhile, Engelbrecht proved his talent on the international stage, delivering a strong performance in the 400m hurdles professional section. Competing against seasoned European athletes, Engelbrecht finished fourth with a commendable time of 52.90 seconds, showcasing his ability to compete at an elite level.
The Göteborg Youth Games, officially known as Världsungdomsspelen, is one of Sweden’s largest and most prestigious youth athletics competitions. Having attracted thousands of athletes from 27 countries, it provides a platform for emerging talents to compete alongside international stars.
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If this talented trio’s impressive performance is anything to go by, it may just be safe to say that our future on the track is looking seriously, brilliantly fast!
Sources: School Sports News
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