14-year-old long jump champion

Athlete does proud by winning gold at national championships.

Amae de Klerk is now the SA U16 girls' long jump champion. Photo: Supplied

I Have Talent Sports Academy is celebrating the success of one of its athletes, who has now become the South African U16 girls’ long jump champion.

Amae de Klerk, a 14-year-old who competes in the U14 category, stepped up to the U16 division at the recent Athletics South Africa South African Championships in Potchefstroom.

She jumped 5.45m to win gold.

I Have Talent coach Leandri Willis and SA U16 long jump champion, Amae de Klerk are happy to be competing again. Photo: Supplied

This despite Amae tearing ligaments in her ankle and being out for a few weeks before.

“She managed to work hard and perform at her best,” said her coach, Leandri Willis.

“We are so grateful for all the opportunities now post Covid-19 and that the athletes can compete again. We will rest a bit before starting with our winter programme.”

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