Omanyala promises sub 10 at Kip Keino Classic after DL debut
Fred Kerley of the US (centre) sprints to finish next to Kenya's Ferdinand Omanyala (left) and South Africa's Akani Simbine during the men's 100 metres event at The Diamond League AG Memorial Van Damme athletics meeting at The King Baudouin Stadium in Brussels on September 3, 2021.
What you need to know:
- Describing his debut at the Diamond League in Brussels on Friday evening as a dream come true, Omanyala it's every athletes dream to take part at high level championships
- Omanyala clocked 10.02 seconds, losing the race to Americans, who swept the first three places in sub 10 seconds with Tokyo Olympics 100m silver medallist Fred Kerley calling the shots in 9.94
- Omanyala's next race is at Zagreb's World Athletics Continental Gold Tour on September 14 in Croatia before the Kip Keino Classic on September 18 in Nairobi
Kenya's fast rising sprinter Ferdinand Omanyala is not only looking forward to participate in more Diamond Races but also win.
Describing his debut at the Diamond League in Brussels on Friday evening as a dream come true, Omanyala said it's every athletes dream to take part at high level championships.
"Being the best African in that race and beating the likes of Akani Simbine was another thing I am proud of," said Omanyala, who took down some big names on his way to finishing fourth in Brussels.
Omanyala clocked 10.02 seconds, losing the race to Americans, who swept the first three places in sub 10 seconds with Tokyo Olympics 100m silver medallist Fred Kerley calling the shots in 9.94.
Trayvon Bromell, world leader with 9.77, and Michael Norman timed 9.97 and 9.98 to settle second and third respectively as Omanyala beat among others Simbine, who finished fourth in 100m at Tokyo Olympics and Ivorian Arthur Cisse.
Omanyala's next race is at Zagreb's World Athletics Continental Gold Tour on September 14 in Croatia before the Kip Keino Classic on September 18 in Nairobi.
"Kip Keino Classic will be lit and l I hope to excite my fans in Kenya with the fastest time on land...a sub 10 seconds," said Omanyala adding that he looks forward to participate in Africa Championships, Commonwealth Games and World Championships next year.
