Rising Sprinter Nwamadi Joel Jin Inspires Multicultural Youth   

• Nineteen-year-old sprinter Nwamadi Joel Jin has emerged as one of South Korea’s most promising new track stars after winning three gold medals at the 106th National Sports Festival in Busan. Competing for Yecheon County, he led his team to victory in the men’s 400-meter relay with a time of 39.16 seconds, outrunning strong rivals from South Chungcheong Province. His momentum continued in individual events. Nwamadi claimed gold in the 100 meters with a time of 10.35 seconds and set a personal best of 20.70 seconds to win the 200 meters, underscoring his rapid rise since turning professional this year. Nwamadi’s talent was recognized early in high school, where he earned multiple sprint titles and set a Korean high school record of 10.30 seconds in the 100 meters. Born in Seoul to a Korean mother and a Nigerian father, Nwamadi has become a meaningful figure for many multicultural families in Korea. His achievements challenge outdated stereotypes and highlight the growing diversity in Korean athletics. With consistent progress, he is emerging as both a national sprinting hope and an inspiring symbol for multicultural youth across the country. Blair For The Junior Times junior/1764139498/1613367853