# Athletics: Team South Africa surged into sixth place at the 2026 World Athletics U20 Championships in Eugene, Oregon, capturing a total of eight medals. Yesterday saw double gold celebrations as Jan-Hendrik Heymans dominated the javelin final with a world-leading 80.50-metre throw. Michael-Andre Edwards secured gold in the triple jump, clearing 17.08-metres. Earlier, Marko Ferreira earned bronze in the 100-metres sprint, and Jaco van Dyk was awarded bronze for a 19.8-metres throw in shot put, bringing the current tally to two gold, two silver, and four bronze medals.
Athletics: Eight medals so far for Team SA at World U-20 Championships