Teressa Baloyi Smashes 24-Year-Old Record at Inter-Schools 2026
- Yolandi Botes
- 1 day ago
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Laerskool Jongspan is celebrating a historic achievement following a phenomenal performance by one of their star athletes at the Inter-Schools 2026 athletics meeting. Teressa Baloyi delivered a masterclass in the Girls U/10 70m Hurdles, etching her name into the record books.
Breaking a Decades-Old Milestone
Teressa's performance was nothing short of legendary as she took on a record that had stood since 2002:
Heat A Record Breaker: In the opening heats, Teressa clocked a blistering 14.30 seconds, breaking the previous record of 14.40 seconds that had remained unbeaten for over two decades.
Consistent Excellence: She proved her speed was no fluke by winning the final event with an impressive time of 14.36 seconds.
Jongspan Pride
The school expressed immense pride in Teressa’s accomplishment, attributing her success to her unwavering hard work and dedication. To shatter a record that has stood for 24 years is a rare feat in school sports and marks Teressa as a rising star to watch in the athletics world.
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