Komolafe Wins Stawell Gift, First from Broken Hill
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Olufemi Komolafe, a 21-year-old medical student, triumphed in the 2026 Stawell Gift mens final, becoming the second winner from Broken Hill. With a 5-meter head start, he smashed his personal best at 12.03 seconds. Komolafe, born in Broken Hill to Nigerian parents, switched from soccer to sprinting in high school. Despite injuries and balancing med school, he trained under coach Paul Young and won, marking a historic victory for South Australia.
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