# Athletics: Jan-Hendrik Heymans clinched gold in the men’s javelin final at the 2026 World Athletics U20 Championships at the Mayfield stadium in Oregon in the US with a massive personal best of 80.50-metres. Other South Africans also starred on the global stage. Jaco van Dyk secured a bronze medal in the men’s shot put with a 19.80-metre throw, while Marko Ferreira grabbed another bronze in the men’s 100-metre sprint, crossing the line in 10.16 seconds.
Athletics: Jan-Hendrik Heymans wins first gold for SA at World U-20 Championships