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Jeremiah Azu Roars Into History Books Striking Euro Gold In Finland

Jeremiah Azu pictured representing Wales at NIAC in 2019. Pic: Owen Morgan

Jeremiah Azu pictured representing Wales at NIAC in 2019. Pic: Owen Morgan

Jeremiah Azu stormed to victory in the European Under 23 Championships in Finland.

By Gareth James

Jeremiah Azu stormed to victory in the European Under 23 Championships in Finland.

The 22-year-old triumphed in Espoo in 10.05secs – just o.01 secs off the Welsh record he set in Manchester last weekend.

Azu became the first Brit in history to retain a Euro U23 title in any event having won in Estonia in 2021.

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The European senior bronze medallist was favourite for the title and lived-up to the pre-championships billing with another storming display.

The 22-year-old has smashed the Welsh 100m record twice in six days when he clocked 10.04 secs in the semis having set the mark of 10.08 in Manchester.

Azu said: “This was my goal coming into this Championship, to win.

“Looking at the numbers before the competition, I was hoping to go sub-10, but it feels amazing to win the U23 Championship title.”

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