Australian sprinter Eddie Nketia ran a wind-assisted 9.74 seconds for the 100 meters at the Big Ten Track and Field Championships in Lincoln, Nebraska, on May 17, 2026. The time is the fastest ever recorded by an Australian under any conditions, but is not eligible for official records due to a tailwind of +5.6 meters per second, well above the legal limit of +2.0 m/s.
Nketia, who competes for the University of Nebraska, also won the 200 meters at the same NCAA event. His 100m time surpasses his previous wind-assisted best of 9.78 seconds set earlier this season.
The 22-year-old has emerged as one of the top collegiate sprinters in the United States, consistently posting sub-10 second times. His performance in Lincoln continues a strong season ahead of potential professional opportunities.
