AKANI SIMBINE

SA sprinter Akani Simbine

Akani Simbine and coach sharpen focus ahead of World Championships

SA sprinter Akani Simbine and his long-time coach Werner Prinsloo are fine-tuning their preparations ahead of the World Senior Athletics Championships in Tokyo, Japan, from 13–21 September.

SA sprinter Akani Simbine

Werner Prinsloo on Akani Simbine's consistency with sub-10

The coach of sprint ace Akani Simbine, Werner Prinsloo, says he isn’t reading too much into his athlete running sub-10 seconds for eleven consecutive years—surpassing athletics legend Usain Bolt’s record.

PARIS, FRANCE - AUGUST 09: Team South Africa relay team made up of Bayanda Walaza, Shaun Maswanganyi, Bradley Nkoana and Akani Simbine during the final of the mens 4x100m relays on day 14 of

Bradley Nkoana reflects on teaming up with Akani Simbine in the relay

World Under-20 bronze medallist Bradley Nkoana may be facing challenges with his individual performances but his impact in South Africa’s mens 4x100m relay team remains invaluable.

South Africa celebrate men's 4x100m relay win

South African men's relay teams shine with double gold in Guangzhou

The South African men's relay teams delivered a night to remember at the World Athletics Relays in Guangzhou, China, on Sunday, claiming two gold medals, while the women's 4x100 relay team won a bronze.

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - MARCH 19: Bayanda Walaza wins the 200m race during the 2025 Athletics Grand Prix 2 at University of Johannesburg Athletics Stadium on March 19, 2025 in Johannesbu

Bayanda Walaza disappointed about Akani Simbine’s absence from the National Championships

World Under-20 100m and 200m champion Bayanda Walaza has expressed his disappointment over the absence of his idol, Akani Simbine, at the National Championships.

James Moloi during the 2024 SPAR Grand Prix Awards at Red Roman Shed on November 05, 2024 in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Athletics SA boss James Moloi thrilled ahead of National Championships

Athletics South Africa (ASA) president James Moloi says he’s eager to witness who will emerge as the new national 100m champion in the absence of Akani Simbine at the National Senior Championships starting today at the Puk McArthur Stadium in Potchefstroom.