Akani Simbine Stuns Fred Kerley and Ferdinand  Omanyala with Blazing 100m Win at Rabat Diamond League

Akani Simbine claims yet another Diamond League 100m win in Morocco || FILE

Akani Simbine Stuns Fred Kerley and Ferdinand Omanyala with Blazing 100m Win at Rabat Diamond League

Mark Kinyanjui 21:35 - 25.05.2025

Akani Simbine maintains his strong early outdoor season form following yet another Diamond League win in the 100 meters in Rabat, Morocco while Omanyala settled for second.

South Africa’s Akani Simbine maintained his early season momentum yet again as he floored a relatively strong 100 meter field at the Rabat Diamond League classic in Morocco to clinch victory on Sunday evening.

Simbine executed a near-flawless race to hold off a quality field that included Kenya’s Ferdinand Omanyala and American sprint star Fred Kerley. Omanyala, who had been tipped to challenge for top honors, settled for second in 10.05s, while Kerley rounded out the podium in 10.07s.

The result marks yet another statement performance from the ever-consistent South African, who has now strung together a series of victories in 2025 — establishing himself as the man to beat in the early Olympic season.

PAY ATTENTION: Stay updated with the Latest Sports News in Kenya from Pulse Sports

While Omanyala and Kerley are still finding their rhythm, Simbine’s composure and drive out of the blocks proved decisive once again under the Moroccan lights. His Rabat triumph further solidifies his credentials as a major contender for gold this summer.

His form hasn’t been limited to individual sprints. At the World Athletics Relays in Guangzhou, Simbine anchored South Africa to gold in the 4x100m, overhauling the USA in the final stretch to deliver a world-leading 37.61s performance and seal qualification for the World Championships in Tokyo later this year.

Back in April, Simbine also lit up the track at the Botswana Grand Prix, where he posted a world-leading 9.90s—his fastest time this season. That run marked a historic milestone as it was his 11th consecutive year running under 10 seconds in the 100m, a feat no other athlete has achieved, not even Usain Bolt.

The season started with Simbine capturing his first global individual medal at the World Indoor Championships in Glasgow, where he claimed bronze in the 60m final with a time of 6.53s. That podium finish has since been the launchpad for what is shaping up to be a career-defining year.

With the World Championships looming, Simbine’s unrelenting consistency, calm execution, and record-breaking longevity now make him one of the top contenders for gold on the global stage.

His 2025 season, still in its early months, is already placing him firmly among the world’s elite—and he’s showing no signs of slowing down.

Tags: