Sprinter set for the long journey to become world-class


Giving his best: Mohd Azeem Fahmi (left) in action during the 200m semi-finals of the World Junior Championships in Cali. — AFP

PETALING JAYA: After breaking the national record for the 100m, the world seems to be at Mohd Azeem Fahmi’s feet. But for the 18-year-old, he is just getting off the blocks.

His 10.09 seconds record-breaking run in the World Junior Championships in Cali, Colombia, is just the start of his journey to his target – to be a world-class athlete.

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