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Akani Simbine is not disappointed after losing the men's 100m title to Kishane Thompson in Budapest, as he insisted it is part of his steady build-up to peak in Tokyo.
Akani Simbine has broken his silence following his performance at the Gyulai István Memorial, a Hungarian Athletics Grand Prix on Tuesday night, August 12.
The South African sprinter faced his second 100m defeat of the season, competing against a strong field comprising Olympic 100m silver medallist Kishane Thompson and Africa’s fastest man, Ferdinand Omanyala.
Kishane Thompson claimed the win in the race, dipping under 10 seconds as he clocked an impressive 9.95 seconds.
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11:12 - 13.08.2025
'It Didn't Feel Great' - Kishane Thompson Reflects on 100m Win Over Akani Simbine in Budapest
Kishane Thompson revealed his 100m win in Budapest was not his best execution, but was pleased to finish healthy as he sets his sights on the World Championships.
Abdul-Rasheed Saminu of Ghana finished second in 10.01 seconds as Akani Simbine rounded up the podium in the race.
Akani Simbine Reacts After Finishing Third in Budapest
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Speaking after the race, the world indoor bronze medallist revealed that his main focus is on making a mark at the World Championships in Tokyo, Japan, in September.
He noted that his focus is now on competing at the Celje Athletics Meet in Slovenia before heading to the Diamond League Meeting final in Zurich on August 27 and 28.
Akani Simbine had a false start at the 2023 World Championships in Budapest, Hungary and he added that coming out and finishing third was a blessing and soothed the pain he had after failing to make the final of the men’s 100m.
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15:00 - 23.07.2025
Faith Kipyegon Upbeat With Kenyan Team for World Championships
Faith Kipyegon is confident in Kenya's athletics team ahead of the 2025 World Championships in Tokyo.
“I’m building up race by race; the main goal is Tokyo. Now it’s all about sharpening up and staying healthy. Next up is Celje, then the Diamond League Final, and final prep for the championships. It felt good to race again in Budapest after my false starts here last time. I’m happy to be back,” Akani Simbine said after the race.
Akani Simbine 2025 Season So Far
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Akani Simbine started his season indoors, competing in the men’s ISTAF Indoor 2025 before heading to the A-Bond Inter-High.
He then claimed a bronze medal at the World Indoor Championships before kickstarting his outdoor season at the Botswana Golden Grand Prix, winning the men’s 100m.
Akani Simbine then made his Diamond League debut in Xiamen and then later went on to win the meeting in Keqiao. Simbine would then anchor South Africa to the World Athletics Relays title and also dominate the Atlanta City Games.
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21:07 - 12.08.2025
Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce Misses Podium, Kishane Thompson Dominates as Stars Impress in Budapest
Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce missed the podium, as Kishane Thompson and Mondo Duplantis delivered standout performances in Budapest.
He then won the Diamond League Meeting in Rabat and finished fifth in London. His latest podium finish is a sign that he is on the right track, ready to dominate at the World Championships.