Defections, records and the Games: The Australian sprint star who has followed in his dad’s footsteps
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- ▪Very fast-paced footsteps.Eddie Nketia will compete for Australia at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.Justin McManusAll the pieces are the same: Eddie, his dad, a national record, New Zealand, a Commonwealth Games, a defection.
- ▪Now after sitting out the qualifying period, he will run for Australia at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.His dad made the switch from Ghana to New Zealand after competing at a Commonwealth Games.
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