Benjamin Richardson of South Africa prepares for the start of the 200m during Paris Olympic Games in 2024. Photograph: Steve Christo-Corbis/Getty Images
Top South African sprinter Benji Richardson is switching his allegiance to Ireland and could be eligible in time for the next World Athletics Championships in 2027.
The 21-year-old Richardson has a 100 metres best of 9.86 seconds and last represented South Africa at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
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