Jeremiah Azu aims for gold at World Indoor Championships

Welsh sprinter Jeremiah Azu is preparing for the 60 metres race at the World Indoor Championships in Nanjing, China. He will compete on Friday, just days after winning the European Indoor title. Azu recently became a father, welcoming his son, Azaire, into the world. Azu shared his experiences of fatherhood, which he describes as a mix of joy and responsibility. He returned home from his victory in the Netherlands to find himself on diaper duty shortly after midnight. He joked about the sudden challenges and sleepless nights that come with being a new dad. The 23-year-old feels that becoming a father has changed his perspective. He is now motivated by the thought of providing for his child and partner. This shift in mindset has made him feel more confident and fearless in his athletic pursuits. Azu holds the fastest indoor time in the world this year, with a personal best of 6.49 seconds. As one of the favorites for gold, he is determined to perform well, especially with top competitors like Christian Coleman and Noah Lyles not participating in the event. Azu aims to become the first British athlete to win the world indoor 60 metres title since his former relay teammate Richard Kilty in 2014. He has been seeking advice and encouragement from Kilty, hoping to follow in his footsteps and achieve something special.