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Pretoria teen casually sets a new world discus record: ‘I was there to tune up — I was shocked’ | News24

· 100 words · By Onwaba Siwani
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Multiple web search results from different dates (Mar 6, 2026, and Mar 25, 2026) report on a Pretoria teen setting a world discus record. The evidence points to a specific event involving a teenager achieving a record in Pretoria.
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web search NEUTRAL — Mar 25, 2026 · Pretoria teen casually sets a new world discus record: ‘I was there to tune up — I was shocked’ Onwaba Siwani Comments Gift article 0:00
https://www.news24.com/you/news/local/pretoria-teen-casually…
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web search NEUTRAL — Mar 6, 2026 · Competing at the ACNW League meeting in Potchefstroom, the teenager delivered a record-breaking performance that has placed his name firmly in the global athletics conversation. Joshua l…
https://www.goodthingsguy.com/sport/joshua-gerber-smashes-di…
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web search NEUTRAL — Mar 25, 2026 · More about "discus" Local News 25 Mar Pretoria teen casually sets a new world discus record: ‘I was there to tune up — I was shocked’
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