Torrie Lewis Breaks Australian 100m Record at World Athletics Championships Tokyo

Australian sprinter Torrie Lewis delivered a standout performance at the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo by breaking her own national 100m record with a time of 11.08 seconds despite facing a strong headwind and a star-studded heat including defending world champion Sha’Carri Richardson and two-time world 200m champion Shericka Jackson. Lewis, who trains in the Netherlands, expressed confidence and excitement about her progress, highlighting her nervousness before the race but determination to compete with the world's best. She finished third in her heat, qualifying for the semi-finals, and is aiming to further improve her time. Meanwhile, fellow Australian athletes Jessica Hull and Linden Hall advanced in the 1500m event, with Hull winning her heat. However, Rohan Browning narrowly missed the men's 100m semi-finals. Lewis's performance marks a significant milestone for Australian athletics at the championships and sets the stage for potential further successes.