India, Dec. 19 -- Kenny Bednarek, the world's second fastest 200m sprinter is not only keen on winning gold at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics but also set new timings. Here as an event ambassador for the Tata Steel World 25K, Bednarek is betting big on 100m as well.

"I want to hit 19.3 in the 200m or 19.2. I know I have the capabilities of doing that. For the 100m, I want to see if I can crack 9.72 or 9.69," said Bednarek in an interaction here ahead of the main event.

The world is blessed with phenomenal sprinters, but the silver medallist at the 2020 and 2024 Olympics as well as the World Championships is eager to get a move on. "I mean, you know I'm the silver surfer right now, so I definitely want to change that color. But that's a g...