AKANI SIMBINE

SA 100m star Akani Simbine

Akani Simbine – I shouldn’t be judged by a medal

South African 100m record holder Akani Simbine says his career should not be defined by medals, insisting that his legacy goes far beyond the podium.

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 the 2024 Paris Olympic Game

Gift Leotlela, Akani Simbine ready to lead SA charge at World Champs

South African sprinters Gift Leotlela and Akani Simbine are in high spirits after winning their respective Men's 100m heats at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo.

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Akani Simbine ready for his biggest weekend in Tokyo

South Africa’s sprint king Akani Simbine has declared himself ready for the biggest weekend of his career at the upcoming World Athletics Championships in Tokyo.

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.