Akani Simbine has revealed what he thinks about the spirited rivalry between Gout Gout and Bayanda Walaza.
The fastest man in the world in 2025, Akani Simbine, has shared his honest opinion on the Gout Gout-Bayanda Walaza rivalry.
Gout Gout and Bayanda Walaza, two very talented youngsters have been making waves in the world of sprinting and there is a rivalry that has been born from that.
Bayanda Walaza first clashed with Gout Gout at the World Under-20 Championships, competing in the men’s 200m. The South African youngster was the first to cross the finish line in the 200m, with Gout Gout being forced to settle for second.
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However, another clash is looming between the duo, with each one of them expressing interest in competing against the other. Gout Gout has been making headlines in the 200m since the start of the season, and it would be interesting to see who carries the day.
Akani Simbine: That’s something that I wish for them to keep forever
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Akani Simbine loves the childlike rivalry between the two youngsters and hopes that it will never die, even as they grow in the sport and things get intense.
The Paris Olympics 4x100m relay silver medallist revealed that he has observed them for a while now, and he loves how they are always quick to clap back through their competitions.
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He revealed that when Gout Gout runs a fast time, Bayanda Walaza automatically feels the need to run another race and drop an even faster time, something that excites him.
Akani Simbine pointed out that it is also a plus to have a talent like Bayanda Walaza come from South Africa, proof that the future is bright.
“Not really, you know, I think it's just more for me, it's more exciting because it's another South African that's doing well. That's something, as I said, that I've always been about,” Akani Simbine said in an interview with Sports Passion.
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“It's really exciting to see him run and see how they make the comparisons of him and Gout Gout and all these things, but it's just really exciting to have them, you know, competing against each other.
“It’s really exciting but then again it’s so cool to just see them go out and do this thing, very kid-like, they are having fun with it. That’s something that I wish for them to keep forever, and as much as they get serious in the sport, I want them to keep that inspiration and keep running with that.”
As the rivalry between Gout Gout and Bayanda Walaza unfolds, to Akani Simbine, it is more than just a race; it is a powerful story of youthful passion and rising talent.