Kip Keino Classic: Lachlan Kennedy stuns Bayanda Walaza and Omanyala to move second on Australia's 100m all-time list

In a surprise twist in the men's 100m event at the Kip Keino Classic in Nairobi, Lachlan Kennedy stunned South African sprint sensation Bayanda Walaza and homeboy Ferdinand Omanyala to move second on the Australian all-time list.

With all eyes on Walaza and Omanyala to slug it out for the famous victory, Kennedy's perfect start and well-executed race until the finish line did the magic, stopping the clock in a new personal best of 9.98s (-0.7) - his first time under the sub-10s mark.

He finished ahead of the in-form South African youngster, who clocked 10.03s, while Africa's fastest man in history Omanyala was third in 10.07s.

Kennedy's time makes him the second Australian man ever to break the 10-seconds mark in the event since Patrick Johnson's 9.93 National Record in 2003.

Having had an outstanding indoor season, which culminated in winning 60m silver medal behind Great Britain's Jeremiah Azu, and ahead of renowned sprinter Akani Simbine the world indoor championships in Guangzhou back in March, he surely made a statement on what to expect outdoors.

The 21-year-old Australian champion has now lived up to expectations proving his indoor performances were no fluke and he's one to keep an eye on as the season progresses, especially at the World Championships in Tokyo this summer.