Lythe Pillay’s provincial crown signals a 400m surge as South Africa eyes relay medals

Lythe Pillay’s latest provincial 400m title came with a season’s best that doubles as a timely reminder of his ceiling: he’s already the second-fastest South African ever over one lap. With the global calendar tightening, Pillay’s form is sharpening South Africa’s individual and 4x400m ambitions at exactly the right moment.