Ferdinand Omanyala shuts doubters up, blazes to world lead at Kip Keino Classic

Funmilayo Fameso 17:19 - 13 May 2023

Ferdinand Omanyala

Africa's fastest man Ferdinand Omanyala shut his doubters up at the Kip Keino Classic, by defeating Kenny Bendarek and Marvin Bracy in front of his home crowd.

Racing in front of his home ground, Ferdinand Omanyala backed up his pre-race bragging words with actions, blazing to a scorching world lead of 9.84s (-0.5) to win the 100m event at the Kip Keino Classic in Kenya.

Ferdinand Omanyala lived up to expectations at Kip Keino Classic

The African and Commonwealth champion defeated world silver medallists in the 200m and 100m Kenny Bendarek, who clocked a Season's Best (SB) of 9.98s, and Marvin Bracy, also in an SB of 10.03s.

WORLD LEAD!!🔥🔥

Here is Ferdinand Omanyala 🇰🇪 on his way to a 100m World Lead of 9.84s (-0.5) at the Kip Keino Classic. pic.twitter.com/t10PIq8z9F
— oluwadare (@Track_Gazette) May 13, 2023

Omanyala remains undefeated in the 100m this season, making it back-to-back wins after his windy 9.78s victory at the Botswana Golden Grand Prix.

Ferdinand Omanyala celebrating with the Kenyan flag on his back.

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