He is one of the biggest rising stars on the world athletics stage at the moment, but the story of Bayanda Walaza is about more than just flying over the athletics track.
The records are coming fast and furious for Walaza, as he is currently the fastest 100m sprinter on the planet this year.
Get your news on the go, click here to join the IOL News WhatsApp channel. Walaza sets new SA Under-20 record with Personal Best at ASA Grand PrixAfter the Olympics, Walaza would go on to win the 100m and 200m titles at the World Athletics Under-20 Championships in Lima.
On Wednesday, he set another Personal Best PB just for good measure. This time it was 20.08 in the 200m he clocked at the Athletics South Africa Grand Prix held at the University of Johannesburg. His new PB is also another SA Under-20 record.
Nine years ago, however, the future appeared bleak for a young Walaza.