New Zealand’s Zoe Hobbs crosses the finish line in 10.94 seconds to break the Oceania 100m record at the Ostrava Golden Spike meet in the Czech Republic
Zoe Hobbs breaks Oceania 100m record at World Athletics Tour event
Zoe Hobbs set a new Oceania 100m record with a time of 10.94 seconds at the Ostrava Golden Spike meet in the Czech Republic. The performance improves upon her previous regional record of 10.96 seconds and marks a new personal best for the New Zealand sprinter.
The 100m race was part of the World Athletics Continental Tour Gold Meeting held in Ostrava, where Hobbs faced a highly competitive field. Despite finishing third, her result stands out as the fastest ever recorded by an athlete from Oceania.
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The race was won by Thelma Davies of Liberia, who clocked a national record time of 10.91 seconds. Marie-Josée Ta Lou-Smith of Ivory Coast finished second with 10.92 seconds. Hobbs, who started strong, maintained her form throughout the sprint to secure her third-place finish and record-setting time.
Hobbs has consistently improved her performances over recent seasons, establishing herself as a leading sprinter in Oceania. The 10.94-second result adds to a series of strong showings on the international stage and further cements her position among the region's elite track athletes.
The Ostrava Golden Spike is a premier athletics event attracting world-class competitors across disciplines. Hobbs’ record-breaking run at this level signals her readiness for continued international success and strengthens her prospects for future championships, including potential Olympic competition.
Her achievement comes amid growing attention to the depth of sprinting talent emerging from the Oceania region. As Hobbs continues to lower her times, she brings increased visibility to New Zealand athletics and inspires a new generation of sprinters across the Pacific.
Zoe Hobbs set a new Oceania 100m record with a time of 10.94 seconds at the Ostrava Golden Spike meet in the Czech Republic. The performance improves upon her previous regional record of 10.96 seconds and marks a new personal best for the New Zealand sprinter.
The 100m race was part of the World Athletics Continental Tour Gold Meeting held in Ostrava, where Hobbs faced a highly competitive field. Despite finishing third, her result stands out as the fastest ever recorded by an athlete from Oceania.
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The race was won by Thelma Davies of Liberia, who clocked a national record time of 10.91 seconds. Marie-Josée Ta Lou-Smith of Ivory Coast finished second with 10.92 seconds. Hobbs, who started strong, maintained her form throughout the sprint to secure her third-place finish and record-setting time.
Hobbs has consistently improved her performances over recent seasons, establishing herself as a leading sprinter in Oceania. The 10.94-second result adds to a series of strong showings on the international stage and further cements her position among the region's elite track athletes.
The Ostrava Golden Spike is a premier athletics event attracting world-class competitors across disciplines. Hobbs’ record-breaking run at this level signals her readiness for continued international success and strengthens her prospects for future championships, including potential Olympic competition.
Her achievement comes amid growing attention to the depth of sprinting talent emerging from the Oceania region. As Hobbs continues to lower her times, she brings increased visibility to New Zealand athletics and inspires a new generation of sprinters across the Pacific.
