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Australian Teen Breaks Usain Bolt's Record at Age 18!

Wednesday 15 April 2026 Newsround (BBC)
Australian Teen Breaks Usain Bolt's Record at Age 18!

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A super-fast teenager from Australia just ran 200 meters quicker than even Usain Bolt—the fastest man in the world—did when he was 18 years old! This young sprinter is showing that there might be an even faster runner coming to the sport. Who knows what this amazing athlete will accomplish next?
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