Record sprint makes Azizul a medal prospect in Tokyo


Breakthrough: Azizulhasni Awang riding to a new Asian record of 9.548 seconds in the qualifying round of the sprint event at the Track Cycling World Championships in Berlin on Saturday. — AFP

PETALING JAYA: Don’t discount cyclist Azizulhasni Awang from making a surprise run when it comes to the sprint event at the Tokyo Olympics.

The 32-year-old will head to the Games as the Asian record holder in the sprint after riding to a sensational 9.548 seconds to finish fifth fastest in qualifying on Saturday at the Track Cycling World Championships in Berlin, Germany.

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