Azizulhasni Awang will now focus on the Paris Olympics keirin event this weekend after ending his sprint campaign despite a stellar start
National track cycling star Azizulhasni Awang showcased his exceptional prowess yesterday, setting a new national record during the sprint event qualifications at the Paris 2024 Olympics.
Known by many as the “Pocket Rocketman”, Azizulhasni clocked an impressive 9.402 seconds, securing the 10th position overall. This achievement surpasses his previous national record of 9.523 seconds at the 2023 Asian Cycling Championships.
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Reflecting on his performance with Bernama in a post-race interview, the Tokyo 2020 Olympic silver medalist in the keirin event expressed satisfaction with his campaign’s promising start, achieving his target time in the qualifiers.
According to an interview with AFP, Azizulhasni also has his sights set on completing his medal collection in Paris and remains undeterred despite undergoing heart surgery in 2022.
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