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Ferdinand Omanyala rounded up the podium in the men's 100m race at the Kip Keino Classic.
Ferdinand Omanyala has broken his silence following his third-place finish in the sixth edition of the Kip Keino Classic at the Ulinzi Sports Complex on Saturday.
Africa’s fastest man was a favourite to win the race, with fans having come out in large numbers to support him, but things did not go as planned.
Ferdinand Omanyala was forced to finish in third place behind rising stars Kennedy Lachlan and Bayanda Walaza. Kennedy Lachlan, the world indoor silver medallist, clocked a stunning personal best time of 9.98 seconds to win the race.
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10:00 - 31.05.2025
'That Time Will Come' - Ferdinand Omanyala Calls For Patience Amid Pressure to Break Usain Bolt's Record
Ferdinand Omanyala has urged fans to be patient with him in his quest to break Usain Bolt’s 100m world record.
South Africa’s Bayanda Walaza came in second in 10.03 seconds, with Ferdinand Omanyala rounding up the podium in 10.07 seconds.
Ferdinand Omanyala: We Are Correcting Mistakes
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The reigning Commonwealth Games champion expressed disappointment following his second consecutive Kip Keino Classic defeat, but expressed confidence in what is to come next.
During the 2024 edition of the Kip Keino Classic at the Nyayo National Stadium, Ferdinand Omanyala was forced to finish fifth as Kenny Bednarek claimed top honours in the race.
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17:20 - 31.05.2025
Edmund Serem Floor Five Ethiopians in Steeplechase as Lilian Odira and Sarah Moraa Light Up 800m in Nairobi
Kenya’s Edmund Serem had no equals in the 3,000m steeplechase while Lilian Odira and Sarah Moraa hit World Championship qualifying times in 800m at Kip Keino Classic.
Despite the loss, Ferdinand Omanyala remains confident about what is to come and noted that they are just putting things together since it is a long season.
The World Championships in Tokyo, Japan, will be held in September, and Ferdinand Omanyala is confident that there is enough time for him to turn things around. He also extended a hand of gratitude to the fans who showed up in large numbers to cheer him.
“Not a good race as we wanted, but of course, we are correcting mistakes as we move on. Of course, we expected faster, but it’s already gone. Now we are going into the next phase, looking to execute things that we have not done,” Ferdinand Omanyala revealed.
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14:30 - 31.05.2025
Kip Keino Classic: Julius Yego's Woes Continue as He Falls Short on Home Soil
Kenya’s javelin great Julius Yego could not manage a place on the podium on home soil following a disappointing performance at the Kip Keino Classic in Nairobi.
“I want to appreciate the fans for coming out and cheering me on. The atmosphere was electrifying. We have been working on the transition part for the last couple of days, and we are looking to put things together.”
Ferdinand Omanyala has already started preparations for the long season, skipping the indoor tour and opting to start his season outdoors.
He competed in two races in South Africa before heading to Uganda for the first national trials, which he won. Ferdinand Omanyala finished second behind Akani Simbine at the Diamond League Meeting in Xiamen before finishing ninth in Keqiao.
Ferdinand Omanyala then competed at the World Athletics Relays, where Kenya qualified for the World Championships in the men’s 4x100m relay.
He broke the African record at the Atlanta City Games and proceeded to finish second at the Diamond League Meeting in Rabat before competing at the Kip Keino Classic.
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