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Akani SIMBINE of South Africa in action in the MenÕs 4x100m Relay during day 7 of the World Athletics Championships Budapest 2023 at National Athletics Centre on August 25, 2023 in Budapest,

Teenage sprinter Bayanda Walaza aiming to emulate idol Akani Simbine

Teenage sprinter Bayanda Walaza is looking to emulate his idol Akani Simbine as he looks to make his Olympic debut in the 4x100m relay team in Paris later this month.

SA sprinter Akani Simbine

Paris 2024 Olympic Games: Five South African stars to watch

Team South Africa will arrive at the 2024 Summer Olympic Games with a 149-strong team proudly representing Mzansi.

2022 Commonwealth Games, Day 5: Artistic Gymnastics (Gallo Images)

Caitlin Rooskrantz, Akani Simbine named Team SA Olympic flag bearers

South African sprint ace Akani Simbine and artistic gymnast Caitlin Rooskranz will carry the country's flag at the Olympic Games opening ceremony in Paris later this month.

Akani Simbine of Team South Africa poses for a photo after winning in the Men's 100 Metre's Final during the Bislett Games, part of the 2024 Diamond League at Bislett Stadium on May 30, 2024

Akani Simbine: Young talent need guidance to succeed

South African sprint star Akani Simbine believes local athletes possess abundant talent, even in youth rankings but need guidance to succeed at the highest level.

SA 100m record holder Akani Simbine and promising athletes Bradley Nkoana, Bayanda Walaza, and Benjamin Richardson recently led the team to victory at the World Relay Championships in the Bah

Team South Africa's top medal prospects at 2024 Olympic Games

With the 2024 Olympic Games now just a month away, SABC Sport journalist Charles Baloyi examines the medal prospects in Paris next month.

Akani Simbine of Team South Africa poses for a photo after winning in the Men's 100 Metre's Final during the Bislett Games, part of the 2024 Diamond League at Bislett Stadium on May 30, 2024

Akani Simbine optimistic about his chances at the Olympic Games

South African sprint star Akani Simbine is determined to secure his first major international medal, aiming to end his decade-long wait for a significant victory.