Weekes Leads the Way in Speedy Magic

Weekes races to front as speedsters light up Magic Round

Kaeo Weekes claimed NRL's fastest title, reaching 36km/h, surpassing Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow this season.

LeagueNews.co

Kaeo Weekes, the Raiders' fullback, has claimed the title of the fastest player in the NRL this year as the league's speedsters gear up for Magic Round.

According to nrl.com.au and data from the Telstra Tracker, Weekes has reached a remarkable top speed of 36km/h, narrowly surpassing Dolphins player Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow.

He is the only player to exceed the 10 metres per second threshold this season, achieving a speed of 10.01 m/s.

A former sprinting standout in high school, Weekes had previously clocked a 10.98s 100m sprint at the age of 17.

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