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The British teenager has shared how he has been learning from Jamaican great Usain Bolt and American legend Allyson Felix before he lowered Noah Lyles’ world record.
Divine Iheme, the world’s youngest 14-year-old, has revealed how he is getting inspiration from Jamaican legend and ex-American sprinter Allyson Felix as he looks to emulate them.
The young British sprinter shaved two tenths of a second off the previous world record for his age group in a recent race at Leigh Valley which gives him confident of beating marks set by the sprinting greats.
Iheme’s time of 10.3 seconds was almost a second quicker than what Olympics champion Lyles clocked at his age, having improved on his previous personal best of 10.56.
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Lyles clocked 11.27 seconds at best before his 15th birthday, and previous record holder Sachin Dennis clocked 10.51, explaining why Iheme’s mark is truly incredible.
"When I first saw it, I was in utter shock, I couldn't believe it! I was jumping about, running around, I just felt so happy but I couldn't have done it without god," said Iheme told Sky Sports News.
"Noah Lyles is a great athlete and he's given me a lot of confidence to pursue this career, run quicker, get a better time.
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"I feel like it gives me the confidence to break more and more barriers as I go through my journey."
Iheme revealed how he has inspired by Jamaican great Bolt, the world record holder in 100m and 200m, saying his running style has given him tips on how to model his game.
"I've watched quite a lot of Usain Bolt's races and Allyson Felix's 200m, 400m and relays," added Iheme.
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"Probably the first race I watched, was his [Bolt's] 200m world record, the 19.19, and I was inspired to pursue the dream.
"I try my best to slingshot off the bend [in 200m] and continue holding first until I cross the finish line.
"In my opinion, I think my [running style] is unique and natural. I don't try to model it from anyone."
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Iheme, whose parents represented Nigeria at the 2002 Commonwealth Games, has chosen to represent Britain and there is hope that he could go one to become a world beater.
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