Despite being defeated by Tebogo Letsile of Botswana, South Africa’s 100m record holder Akani Simbine was satisfied with his performance in his first 200m race in several years at the Athletics South Africa (ASA) Continental Tour, Challenger Grand Prix Series third leg held at the University of Johannesburg.
With less than three months to the 2024 Olympic Games, South African leading medal hopeful and sprint king Akani Simbine is worried that the Operation Excellence (OPEX) programme has not been fully assisting them yet.
South Africa’s renowned sprinter, Akani Simbine, is laying the groundwork for his post-athletics career delving into the world of track and field entrepreneurship.
South African 100m record holder Akani Simbine has confirmed to SABC Sport that he will kick off his season at the Athletics South Africa Grand Prix meeting at Pilditch Stadium on 18 March.
For 13 years now, Akani Simbine and his dedicated coach, Werner Prinsloo, have pursued a major international medal to no avail.
South Africa’s acclaimed sprinter Akani Simbine is urging Athletics South Africa (ASA) to cultivate a relay-centric ethos within the sport.