Patrick Johnson Eager to See New Australian Sprinters Break His 20-Year-Old Record
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Patrick Johnson, Australia's fastest man, is hopeful that emerging sprinters will break his 100-meter record of 9.93 seconds set in 2003. Young talents like Lachlan Kennedy and Rohan Browning are among those challenging the record at the national championships in Perth. Johnson, now a sports administrator, reflects on the pressure of expectations and the excitement surrounding the sport as Australia prepares for the 2032 Olympics in Brisbane.
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Patrick Johnson set the Australian 100-meter record of 9.93 seconds in 2003 and is the only Australian to break the 10-second barrier.
Young sprinters Lachlan Kennedy and Rohan Browning are challenging Johnson's record at the national championships in Perth.
Kennedy recently ran 10.03 seconds and placed second in the 60-meter at the World Indoor Championships.
Rohan Browning holds Australia's second-fastest 100-meter time of 10.01 seconds.
Interest in local athletics has increased following Australia's success at the Paris Olympics, where they won seven medals.
Johnson reflects on the pressure of expectations and recalls his rivalry with Matt Shirvington, who held the record before him.