Kiwi sprinter Eddie Nketia to represent Australia at Commonwealth Games
Eddie Nketia, born in New Zealand and a former Kiwi sprint representative, has switched allegiance to Australia and will compete for them at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games.
Sprinter Eddie Nketia, who was born in New Zealand and previously represented the country, has switched his sporting allegiance to Australia. He made the move out of frustration. He will now run for Australia at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
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Why Kiwi sprint star Eddie Nketia defected to Australia
Eddie Nketia was born in New Zealand and represented the Kiwis as a sprinter, but quit the country out of frustration. Now he will run for Australia at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.