Curro Kathu hurdler shines in standout championship race
29 May 2026Rhythm and composure came together when it mattered most for Kalica Cornelissen. The Curro Kathu hurdler clocked a personal best of 46.55 seconds in the U15 300m hurdles final at the national championships, earning sixth place in the country.
A race built on precision
The 300m hurdles demands speed endurance and technical accuracy across each barrier. Kalica’s 46.55-second run marked a personal best, achieved under the pressure of national competition.
The school highlighted her performance, noting that she ‘ran a superb race, achieving a personal best time of 46.55 seconds and securing 6th place overall in the country’, adding that ‘we couldn’t be prouder of this achievement’.
Holding form against national competition
The championships bring together athletes who have progressed through provincial qualification, creating a tightly contested field where positions often hinge on fractions of a second.
Kalica’s finish places her within the top six nationally in her age group, reflecting consistent execution across the full lap distance and strong composure in the latter stages of the race.
