ZAMBIA’S sprint sensation Muzala Samukonga has reaffirmed his status as one of the world’s finest quarter-milers after defending his Gyulai István Memorial title in spectacular fashion at the World Athletics Continental Tour Gold event in Hungary on Tuesday. The 23-year-old stormed to victory in the men’s 400m, crossing the finish line in a dominant 44.02 seconds, a new Season’s Best that improved on his winning time of 44.11 from last year’s edition. Samukonga produced a commanding performance, leaving his competitors trailing in his wake. Hungary’s Attila Molnar finished second in 44.51 seconds, while South Africa’s Zakithi Nene rounded out the podium in third place with a time of 44.57 seconds. The victory marks Samukonga’s second consecutive triumph at the prestigious...

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