Azu in the form of his life ahead of Tokyo worlds

CARDIFF’S Jeremiah Azu feels like he is in the form of his life as he approaches the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo with dreams of continuing a golden year.

- LAURA HOWARD

The fastest Welshman in history has already won gold at the indoor World and European Championships in the 60m this year, as well as becoming a father for the first time.

And, having been named in the British squad for the 100m, he will be looking to sustain both that pace and form for the full duration of the year.

"I'm feeling confident," the former Llanishen High School pupil said.

"I'm definitely in the shape of my life. I just want to get out there now.

"I really hold myself to a high standard. I want to be competitive and leave with the best performance that I can.

"The aim is to make the final. Once that is achieved, then you can start thinking about medals and other things.

"If I'm able to do that, it'll be the start of a process that can happen over the next four years, leading into LA. It's definitely a big goal of mine."

In such a packed year on the circuit, as well as a move back to his home nation of Wales, it would be easy for the indoor golds to pass Azu by with a new goal always looming on the horizon.