By Staff Reporter
UNITED States-based Zimbabwean sprinter, Tapiwanashe Makarawu has made headlines once again by breaking the national indoor record for the 300m at the Louisville Opener held at the Norton Healthcare Sports and Learning Centre Wednesday.
Makarawu, currently ranked sixth in the world in 2024, and a member of the University of Kentucky track and field team, clocked an impressive 32.72 seconds, surpassing the previous record of 33.14 seconds set by Kundai Maguranyanga in 2021.
This remarkable performance not only marks Makarawu’s entry into the 2024-2025 athletic season but also positions him as the third fastest runner in history, according to the University of Kentucky’s track programme.
The sprinter, who joined the Wildcats from New Mexico Junior College earlier this year, had previously showcased his speed by achieving the top time in the 60m preliminaries with a record of 6.75 seconds, although he did not compete in the final.
The Zimbabwe Olympic Committee extended its congratulations via social media, celebrating Makarawu’s achievement.
“Huge congratulations to Tapiwa Makarawu on shattering the indoor 300m national record. @carliemakarawu blazed across the finish line with an impressive time of 32.72 seconds, eclipsing the previous record of 33.14 seconds set by Kundai Maguranyanga,” reads the message.
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