💨 Abstract

South African sprinter Benjamin Richardson, born in Ireland and raised in South Africa, is switching allegiance to represent Ireland in the 2027 World Athletics Championships and the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. The 22-year-old, who holds dual citizenship, will be eligible to compete for Ireland from August 2027 after a mandatory three-year waiting period. Richardson has an impressive track record, including a 9.86-second

Courtesy: Garrin Lambley