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Surinamese Sensation Issam Asinga Breaks Under 20 100m Record and Has Zambian Heritage Through His Mother. At just 18 years of age, rising star Issam Asinga has made history by becoming the swiftest athlete under 20 to conquer the 100-meter race. With an Atlanta, USA birthplace, Asinga boasts an intriguing lineage. His parentage links him to Surinamese former athlete Tommy Asinga and Zambian former athlete Ngozi Mwanamwambwa, who represented Zambia in the Barcelona 1992 and Atlanta 1996 Olympic Games. Furthermore, his lineage extends to his grandfather, none other than former politician and ex-Speaker of the Zambia National Assembly, Amusaa Mwanamwambwa. Amidst his initial organized races, Asinga has already broken the world Under 20 record, earning him early recognition as a potential global racing sensation. Guiding the young prodigy is retired Zambian athlete Gerald Phiri, who imparts his expertise and experience to nurture Asinga's promising talent.
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