Italian Doualla, 15, wins European U20 100m gold in 11.22 seconds
Fifteen-year-old Italian Kelly Doualla stormed to victory in the women's 100 metres at the European Under-20 Athletics Championships in Tampere, Finland, on Friday, clocking 11.22 seconds.
In chilly conditions, Doualla let out a jubilant roar after crossing the line to claim gold, having also set European Under-18 bests this year in the 100m (11.21) and indoor 60m (7.23).
Born in 2009 to Cameroonian parents, Doualla was inspired by Jamaican Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, the twice Olympic 100m champion.
"My mum is a big fan of Fraser-Pryce, so my middle name is also Ann," Doualla said. "I have always been following her since my childhood.
"I am very excited for this result. I was very emotional in the finish because it was a very important competition for me."
The youngest track champion in European U20 Championships history! 🥵
— European Athletics (@EuroAthletics) August 9, 2025
Re-live Kelly Doualla 🇮🇹 blaze to European U20 100m gold at the age of 15! 🔥 #Tampere2025 pic.twitter.com/RUo0fLDxQ2
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