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Balazs Baji wins bronze at IAAF World Championships

Balazs Baji has become the first Hungarian in history to win a medal in a World Championship individual track event

Balazs Baji has become the first Hungarian in history to win a medal in a World Championship individual track event after securing bronze at the IAAF World Championships in London.

Watch the video of his spectacular performance here. 

Hungary's national champion finished third in Monday’s 110-meter hurdles finals in a time of 13.28. His national record stands at 13.15.

“This means a lot to me, this is way beyond what I was dreaming about. I still can’t believe it, I am so speechless,” Baji said after his bronze medal win. “After I finished that race I just sat down and watched around, this is a perfect atmosphere and this is a perfect moment.”