In a stunning display of speed and determination, 16-year-old Jamaican sprinter Nickecoy Bramwell has left the world of athletics in awe by breaking Usain Bolt's Under-17 400m record, which had stood since 2002.
Bramwell's remarkable feat unfolded at the Carifta Games held in Grenada's Kirani James Athletics Stadium, where he blazed across the finish line in an astonishing 47.26 seconds, just fractions of a second faster than Bolt's previous record of 47.33 seconds. Despite battling injuries, Bramwell surged ahead, leaving his competitors in his wake and solidifying his status as a rising star in the track and field arena.
In the wake of his historic achievement, Bramwell expressed his delight, stating, "It's a wonderful feeling to break the record. Since last summer, I have been eyeing the record, so it’s a great feeling I could come out here and get it. I just took my mind off it and focused on the record." Fans and spectators were equally awestruck by Bramwell's performance, with many praising his talent and predicting a bright future.
Meanwhile, Usain Bolt, the iconic sprinter whose records inspire generations, still holds the world record for the fastest 100m in history. Despite his retirement from professional athletics in 2017, Bolt remains committed to supporting the next generation of athletes and fostering growth in the sport.
