Zimbabwean sprinter Makanakaishe Charamba made history at the SEC Indoor Track and Field Championships, claiming gold in the men’s 200 meters final with a record-breaking 20.13 seconds. Representing Auburn University, Charamba shattered the championship record and lowered his own Zimbabwean indoor record in a stunning display of speed and dominance.

Adding to the historic moment, fellow Zimbabwean Tapiwanashe Makarawu of the University of Kentucky secured silver with 20.26 seconds, marking an impressive 1-2 finish for Zimbabwean athletics on the global stage.

Charamba, an Olympic finalist, continues to prove his elite status, cementing his place as one of the sport’s rising stars. His record-breaking performance at Bryan College Station, Texas, signals a bright future for Zimbabwean sprinting, with the duo’s success putting their country firmly on the world athletics map.