Mpumalanga Boy Shatters Long Jump Record
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Ten-year-old Siyamthanda Khumalo from Mpumalanga shattered a long jump record at the South Africa Primary Schools Championships, leaping to five point zero nine meters and securing the gold medal. Discovered by a coach last year, Siyamthanda previously excelled in sprints and dashes, even qualifying for nationals. His mother, Luleka Matika, a former national cross-country runner, supports him and shares his achievements, including breaking a provincial record. With Mpumalangas education department hailing him as their provincial star, Siyamthanda aspires to represent South Africa on the global stage, carrying on the familys athletic legacy.
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