Who is Korea's Usain Bolt? Namadi Joeljin defeats 'rival' Biwesa Daniel to win the Korea Open 100m... Green light for the Asian Games

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Namadi Joeljin of Yecheon County Office, a top sprinter for Korean track and field, claimed gold in the men's 100m.

On the 20th, Namadi Joeljin crossed the finish line with a time of 10.20 seconds in the men's 100m final at the 2026 Korea Open International Track and Field Championships held at Yecheon Stadium in Gyeongsangbuk-do. Second place was taken by Biwesa Daniel of Ansan City Office, who recorded 10.24 seconds.

According to the Korean Athletics Federation, after the race, Namadi Joeljin said, "The 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games are just around the corner," and added, "I will do my best to improve my weaknesses and achieve good results."

Namadi Joeljin's recent form has been fierce. In April, at the National Track and Field Championships, he recorded 10.19 seconds, the fifth-fastest time ever by a Korean athlete (personal best). On the 12th of last month, at the Asian Games selection trials, he clocked 10.09 seconds, unofficially, just 0.02 seconds behind the Korean record of 10.07 seconds. Displaying steady performance at this event, he has signaled his potential for the upcoming Asian Games.

Meanwhile, in the women's general division 100m final of the 54th Korea Athletics Federation Cup Green National Track and Field Championships held at the same venue, Kim Ju-ha of Siheung City Office took first place with a personal best of 11.76 seconds.

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