Zharnel Hughes predicted his incredible 9.83 run to become fastest man in the world this year
Zharnel Hughes proved that manifestation is real after predicting his exact record-breaking 100 metre time.
Sprinter Hughes beat the previous British record – previously held by the great Linford Christie when he won the 1993 World Championships in Stuttgart – by 0.04 seconds when he won his 100m metre race in stunning fashion in New York.
The European 200m champion wasn't actually too quick out of the traps but finished superbly for one of the biggest victories of his career.
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He is now the fastest man in the world this year, while he the 27-year-old also produced the second-fastest time ever recorded by a European and his time would have bagged him a silver medal at Tokyo 2020.
Hughes looked stunner after he crossed the finishing line and realised what had just happened. However, he actually predicted the achievement.
"I woke up with a dream this morning," Hughes said, as per BBC.
"This morning I woke up with 9.83 on my mind.
"When I looked at the clock and saw 9.83, I don't know if you saw my reaction, but I was like: 'What just happened there?' It actually came through. Manifestation is real."
Hughes had genuinely written it down on a piece of paper prior to the race, later posting the prophecy on Instagram.
The post read: "Competition day in New York. I'm going to run 9.83. Have faith. I am prepared and I can do all things through Christ that strengthens me."
Humble as can be, Hughes gave a nod to Christie, who he says "supports me every time I'm in the UK, and sometimes he helps out with my training sessions."
He is coached by Glen Mills, the man who helped guide the legendary Usain Bolt to eight Olympic Gold medals and is now striving to make further improvements ahead of the World Championships in Budapest in August.
"Anything is possible," Hughes stated.
"The great thing is, we haven't started speed work yet, so this is just raw speed and endurance. My coach is going to be elated."
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