With his record-breaking achievements, 15-year-old British sprinter Divine Iheme is causing a stir and being compared to Olympic winner Noah Lyles. Iheme is expected to become a sprinting phenomenon because of his lightning-fast pace and distinctive running technique.
Usain Bolt is a household name in the sprinting world. But American sprinter Noah Lyles has shown himself to be a deserving heir to the renowned Jamaican in recent years. His lightning-fast speed made him famous around the world. Lyles’ remarkable triumph in the 100-meter event at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, which he achieved by an astonishingly small margin of five thousandths of a second, cemented his place as a top sprinter.
Lyles, who has won several gold medals at the World Championship and has a bright future, is now determined to surpass Bolt’s records and establish himself as the sport’s new face.
The Next Sprinting Superstar
The topic of who will be the next sprinting prodigy remains on people’s thoughts as Lyles advances his career. After all, after smashing national records and drawing parallels to none other than the legendary Bolt himself, many are already expecting 17-year-old Gout Gout.
It’s possible that Britain has discovered their next young, promising talent to help them fly even higher on the international scene. This is the case with Divine Iheme, who is already creating waves at the very young age of 15 that are comparable to those of Lyles.
The athleticism of Divine Iheme is not typical of humans. The British sprinter, who is only 15 years old, has already broken several records and made a lasting impression on the sprinting community. He shown his speed and potential by breaking the age-group world record for 60 meters twice during the BFTTA Indoor Series. He currently stands fourth on the all-time UK U18 60m list, putting him among the best teenage sprinters in the UK.
Additionally, Iheme’s accomplishments are so astounding that they never cease to astound athletes. Iheme, who is only 14 years old, set a personal best time of 10.3 seconds for the 100-meter run, which was just one second slower than Lyles’s mark. Many people compared Iheme to the well-known American sprinter because of all these amazing things.
Divine Iheme credits Usain Bolt as his primary motivation, despite the fact that his rapid ascent on the track has positioned him alongside Noah Lyles. Iheme was amazed by how flawlessly the Jamaican sprinter executed his runs when he watched Bolt’s renowned races as a kid. Notably, Iheme fell in love with the sport after setting a new record with a 200-meter run in 19.19 seconds.
In an interview with Sky Sports, Iheme stated, “I have watched a lot of Usain Bolt’s races, as well as Allyson Felix’s 200m, 400m, and relays.” “His 200-meter world record, the 19.19, was probably the first race I saw, and it motivated me to follow my dreams.”
Iheme adopted a unique jogging technique that he said was a natural fit for him and reflected his personality. Iheme insisted that he doesn’t want to run like everyone else, and in this regard, his technique alone offers him an edge. This is in contrast to how the public would see him due to his exceptional sprinting speed and refer to him as “Lightning.”
The Rich Athletic Heritage of the Family
Divine Iheme’s love of sprinting stems from his family’s long history of athletic achievement. His grandparents were also successful runners, and his parents competed for Nigeria at the 2002 Commonwealth Games in Manchester. Despite having a strong Nigerian background, Iheme is focused on competing internationally in athletics for his native Britain.
“I think my running style is unique and natural. Iheme stated, “I’m not attempting to mimic anyone.” As sport’s greatest gift in defining tomorrow’s super stars, his story might end up being an account of how great sportsmen like himself allow their personalities to unfold naturally on the playing field and are prepared to let them show.
Iheme’s promising sprinting future
This young sprinter’s future can only be extremely bright if he follows in Usain Bolt’s footsteps and heeds comparisons to names like Noah Lyles. Given his accomplishments at such a young age, it is clearly clear that he has the potential to become a major force in sports, at least in the realm of athletics, over the next ten years. The race world will thus probably be closely observing Iheme as he continues to practice his craft.
