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Africa-Press – Uganda. <\/strong><\/span>Bodybuilding is what gave Stephen Sunday the fame he craved for years as a footballer. But the fitness nerd who won Mr. Body of Africa crown at the Mr. Africa International 2023 Championship has kissed bodybuilding goodbye after discovering his potential in sprinting.<\/b><\/p>\n

Sprinting is not something new to the Germany-based athlete. He used to race in early school competitions barefoot; and as a footballer he describes himself as a fast winger and striker.<\/p>\n

So I thought that if I get the right technique from good track and field coaches I can be a better sprinter,\u201d said Sunday after winning his first race in Frankfurt recently.<\/p>\n

Sunday used to run 100m in 12 seconds without technique but the more he practiced on tracks and treadmills, his speed kept improving. Joining the Eintracht Frankfurt track and field club was a breakthrough. \u201cThe coach saw areas where he could improve.\u201d After trials, Sunday felt motivated to run on.<\/p>\n

Adjusting<\/b><\/p>\n

The mind quickly converted but the body rebelled. \u201cBecause I am a bodybuilder, my muscles were stiff and I injured my left and right hamstrings.\u201d<\/p>\n

But he knew how to deal with such injuries. \u201cI also changed my training techniques from bodybuilding to athletics.\u201d<\/p>\n

Before he knew it, the coach suggested that he try a competition.<\/p>\n

Sunday didn\u2019t know whether he was ready. Everything was new: running with spikes, starting on blocks, etc.<\/p>\n

But he tried, just to experience the whole thing. Surprisingly, he won the 100m race in 11.75 seconds\u2014his personal best.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhen I checked my video I didn\u2019t use any technique. I just ran as fast as I could. So, this being the beginning, I can only get better.\u201d<\/p>\n

It\u2019s not for pleasure. \u201cUganda has many long distance runners compared to sprinters. So, if I start now, in two, three years I may represent my country.\u201d<\/p>\n

It seems for Sunday there\u2019s no turning back. \u201cI think I was born to do something different from bodybuilding. I did it for some time in Uganda, won some titles and that\u2019s it,\u201d said the man nicknamed King of Abs.<\/p>\n

\u201cFor now I\u2019m focusing on hyrox (world fitness racing) and track and field.\u201d<\/p>\n

Targeting sub-11<\/b><\/p>\n

This year Sunday wants to lower his time to 11 seconds flat. \u201cI\u2019m not sure which month I will make it. But next year, I\u2019ll be targeting 10 seconds,\u201d he vowed.<\/p>\n

\u201cI know it will require hard work and consistency in the gym and on the track but I will make it.\u201d<\/p>\n

His club has some elite athletes representing Germany at the international level. \u201cWe also have good coaches, good facilities and equipment, which is a big motivation for me.<\/p>\n

Sunday\u2019s other motivation is that after his debut run, Kenyan sprinter Ferdinand Omanyala, the 2022 Commonwealth Games gold medalist joined his Instagram followers.<\/p>\n

\u201cI don\u2019t want to talk about the Olympics yet but in the future I would like to compete on the big stage.\u201d<\/p>\n

Briefly <\/b><\/p>\n

100m Personal Best: 11.75 seconds<\/p>\n

2024 target: 11 seconds<\/p>\n

2025 target: 10 seconds<\/p>\n

Club: Eintracht Frankfurt<\/p>\n

Other sports: football, bodybuilding, Byron<\/p>\n

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