Commonwealth Games silver medalist Malachi Austin is LSU-bound
…After receiving full scholarship to American university
The athlete Malachi Austin, Guyana’s 400M National Champion, CARIFTA 400M champion, and Youth Commonwealth Games Silver medalist, is set to commence an expectedly illustrious career on the American Collegiate Athletics circuit after bagging a full scholarship to the prestigious Louisiana State University (LSU).
LSU Track and Field confirmed Malachi Austin’s signing on Friday
Renowned for its production of global track and field stars, such as Women’s 100M World Champion Sha’Carri Richardson, the LSU would be having this former Tutorial High School student on its student roster in January 2025.
Austin has described this development as a long-time dream come true, and the teenager has credited his coach Julian Edmonds of Running Brave and his family for his development in the sport.
Though still unconfirmed, it is alleged that Tianna Springer is also considering an offer from the University. The Guyanese duo met US Ambassador to Guyana, Nichole Theriot, back in August during a U.S. Embassy Sports Envoy programme, and this eminent personality is said to have played a role in this development.
