South African sprint king Akani Simbine says he is proud of the men’s 4x100m team after their brave effort earned them a silver medal at the World Senior Relay Championships in Botswana on Sunday.
South African sprint star Akani Simbine has described the Simbine Classic as a proud and successful moment for local athletics after the event took place at Pilditch Stadium in Tshwane on Tuesday.
South African sprint king Akani Simbine says the moment he has always dreamed about for local athletics has finally arrived as excitement grows for the inaugural Simbine Classic.
South African 100m record holder Akani Simbine believes local athletes no longer need to move abroad to succeed, saying the country now has the coaching and facilities to develop world-class talent.
As he prepares for one of the biggest moments of his career, not as a sprinter but as a race organiser, Akani Simbine believes athletics in South Africa is in a good space.
South Africa’s sprint king Akani Simbine is not just talking about elevating athletics on the continent — he’s putting serious money on the table to make it happen.