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Paris Olympics 2024: Africa’s fastest man, Omanyala carries Kenya’s hopes for a first Olympic gold in the 100 meters

Ferdinand Omanyala’s status as Africa’s fastest man has many people believing Kenya’s push for Olympic gold medals isn’t entirely a long-distance objective. “Of course it’s at the back of my mind but the Olympics has heats, semis and the final so you can’t start thinking about the final when you are not there yet — so many things happen.” Among …

Africa’s fastest man, Omanyala carries Kenya’s hopes for a first Olympic gold in the 100 meters

South African Akani Simbine won the 100 metres in a world-leading 9.90 seconds at the Atlanta City Games on Saturday, while American Noah Lyles shone in the 150 metres. Running into a headwind on a makeshift track, Simbine cruised through the finish a tenth of a second ahead of Kenyan Ferdinand Omanyala, with American Kendal Williams finishing third in 10.05. …

Sha’Carri Richardson, Ferdinand Omanyala storm to victory in Nairobi

American sprint star Sha’Carri Richardson signalled her return to form with an easy win in the women’s 200m at the Kip Keino Classic in Nairobi on Saturday while local sensation Ferdinand Omanyala streaked to a world-leading time this year in the 100m. That celebration 🔥 Sha'Carri Richardson is the moment as she wins the women's 200m at the @KipKeinoClassic in …

Kenyan sprint star Omanyala hopes to close in on world record

Kenya’s star sprinter Ferdinand Omanyala said Thursday he is targeting a 100-metre time of 9.6 seconds this season in the lead-up to the world athletics championships in Budapest in August. “I intend to achieve the target either in South Africa, at the Kip Keino classic in Nairobi on May 13, or in Budapest, to atone for the disappointment of missing …

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Ferdinand Omanyala Optimistic of Racing at Worlds Despite Late Visa

Africa’s fastest man Ferdinand Omanyala said he is “positive" that he will compete at the World Athletics Championships in Eugene, Oregon, despite receiving his visa to travel to the United States less than 24 hours before the event. Omanyala, who is on the entry list for the 100 metres, initially announced that he would not take part because of a …

World Athletics Championships 2022: Ferdinand Omanyala heads to Oregon as organisers cope with visa issues

World Athletics Championships: Ferdinand Omanyala Granted Visa, Says Coach Duncan Ayiemba

Africa’s fastest man Ferdinand Omanyala will be able to compete in the World Athletics Championships after being granted a last-minute visa to travel to the United States, his coach said Thursday. He should be on the flight tonight to arrive in Oregon tomorrow morning,” coach Duncan Ayiemba told AFP. “He will have a few hours to rest before he competes …

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World Athletics Championships: Africa's Fastest Man Ferdinand Omanyala to Miss Meet Over Visa Delay

Africa’s fastest man Ferdinand Omanyala said Thursday he will miss the World Athletics Championships in the United States because of a delay in securing a visa. Championship organisers Oregon22 and World Athletics had said on Wednesday that they were working to follow up on visa applications “the majority of which have been successfully resolved". “We continue to follow up with …

Africa's Fastest Man Ferdinand Omanyala is on a Sprint Mission for Kenya

Africa’s fastest man Ferdinand Omanyala is on a mission to show Kenyan runners can shine in sprints. ‘Something big’ As well as Kerley and Bromell, his opposition in Oregon should include Olympic gold medallist Marcell Jacobs of Italy and the 2019 world champion Christian Coleman. “Normally it’s long distance in Kenya, so I want the 100 metres to be something …