Luke Davids (born 17 July 2001) is a South African sprinter. He won the gold medal in the 100 metres event at the 2018 Summer Youth Olympics held in Buenos Aires, Argentina.[1][2]

Luke Davids
Personal information
Born (2001-07-17) 17 July 2001 (age 23)
Cape Town, South Africa
Sport
CountrySouth Africa
SportTrack and field
Events
Achievements and titles
Personal best10.31 – 100m (2018)
Medal record
Men's sprinting
Representing  South Africa
Summer Youth Olympics
Gold medal – first place 2018 Buenos Aires 100 m
African Youth Games
Gold medal – first place 2018 Algiers 100 m
Silver medal – second place 2018 Algiers 200 m

In 2018, he won the gold medal in the 100 metres event at the 2018 African Youth Games in Algiers, Algeria.[2] He also won the silver medal in the 200 metres event.[2] At the 2019 African U18 and U20 Championships in Athletics held in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, he won the bronze medal in the 100 metres event and the silver medal in the 200 metres event.

References

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  1. ^ "SA's Davids races to 100m Youth Olympics gold". Sport24. 16 October 2018. Retrieved 24 May 2020.
  2. ^ a b c "Belhar teen Luke Davids latest sprinting sensation to join Puma brand". IOL. 16 January 2019. Retrieved 24 May 2020.
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