Zuko Komisa

South Africa’s men’s relay teams delivered a historic performance at the World Athletics Relays on Sunday, clinching two gold medals in a memorable night.
The women’s 4x400m team also contributed to the nation’s success, securing a bronze medal.
The evening began in the men’s 4x100m final. Led by Akani Simbine, the team powered to a world-leading time of 37.61 seconds, narrowly beating the United States by a mere 0.05 seconds.
Watch South Africa 🇿🇦 storm to GOLD in the men’s 4x100m at the World Relays in 37.61s!!🥇
— Track & Field Gazette (@TrackGazette) May 11, 2025
First African team ever to win the 4x100m.
🥈 USA 🇺🇸 – 37.66
🥉 Canada 🇨🇦 – 38.11pic.twitter.com/IxsmEh9UQJ
The men’s 4x400m team then added to the gold rush, storming to victory in a world-leading 2:57.50. The quartet of Gardeo Isaacs, Udeme Okon, Leendert Koekemoer, and veteran Zakithi Nene showcased a blend of youth and experience to dominate the race.
Akani Simbine 🇿🇦 was really flying on anchor leg for South Africa in that 4x100m.
— Track & Field Gazette (@TrackGazette) May 11, 2025
Just a bunch of winners!🔥pic.twitter.com/Hn2CJfDbcF
Adding to the medal tally, the women’s 4x400m relay team secured a hard-fought bronze in a new national record time of 3:24.84. The team, comprising Shirley Nekhubui, Miranda Coetzee, Precious Molepo, and Zeney van der Walt, finished just behind the USA.
South Africa’s mixed 4x400m team finished fifth, clocking 3:16.29.
🇿🇦 NO DNA JUST RSA 🇿🇦#TeamSA #ForMyCountry pic.twitter.com/BzYP0uq3HC
— Team South Africa (@OfficialTeamRSA) May 11, 2025
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