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Omanyala headlines the 2025 Adidas Atlanta City Games in a stacked 150m showdown; here’s how to watch live.
Africa’s fastest man Ferdinand Omanyala has touched down in the United States ahead of a high-stakes sprint clash at the 2025 Adidas Atlanta City Games set for Saturday, May 17, 2025.
The 29-year-old Kenyan will headline the men’s 150m event at the day-long athletics festival, taking place at Piedmont Park in Atlanta.
The race was initially hyped as a clash between Omanyala and American sprint king Noah Lyles, but the latter has withdrawn due to a minor injury sustained during training.
Despite the absence of Lyles, the competition remains fierce with top sprinters like Akani Simbine and Zharnel Hughes set to bring the heat.
“I wanted the world record, but I'll settle for the American. I'm hyped. I'm excited,” said Lyles in a previous statement before he was sidelined.
Time and Where to Watch
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Fans across the globe will be able to catch the electric atmosphere and fast-paced action from the comfort of their homes.
The 2025 Adidas Atlanta City Games will be broadcast LIVE on NBC and the official Adidas YouTube channel between 10 PM and 11 PM East African Time (EAT).
The event, which transforms Atlanta's iconic Piedmont Park into a sprinting haven, offers a rare opportunity for fans to enjoy free, open-to-the-public spectating.
Omanyala is leading the pack, thus, Kenyan and African athletics enthusiasts will be glued to their screens, hoping for a major performance from the record-holding sprinter.
Omanyala will be looking to bounce back from a mixed start to the 2025 season, having finished second behind South African Akani Simbine in Xiamen and last in Shanghai a week later.
Still, the 100m African record holder remains confident as he builds toward the World Championships in Tokyo.
Omanyala v Simbine: High-Stakes Sprinting Showdowns Await
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Omanyala’s opponents in the 150m will include some of the fastest men in the world.
Akani Simbine, fresh off back-to-back Diamond League wins and a World Indoor Championships bronze, is currently the most in-form sprinter this season.
British star Zharnel Hughes, Terrence Jones, Cheickna Traore, and Alexander Ogando will also line up at the start, ensuring the race remains unpredictable and thrilling.
In the 100m, Anavia Battle enters as the favourite after her surprise win over Shericka Jackson in Xiamen.
The women’s 150m will see Tamari Davis, Favour Ofili, Daryll Neita, Ashanti Moore, and Kennedy Simon battle it out.
Meanwhile, the women’s 100m hurdles boasts a powerhouse lineup featuring world record holder Tobi Amusan, Kendra Harrison, Ackera Nugent, and Tia Jones.
After Atlanta, Omanyala’s busy schedule continues with a stop in Rabat for the Diamond League before returning home for the Kip Keino Classic in Nairobi on May 31.
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