Akani Simbine
Akani Simbine is a South African sprinter who specializes in the 100m dash. He made headlines at the 2025 World Athletics Indoor Championships by securing his first global individual medal with a bronze in the 60m event, marking a significant achievement in his athletic career after several near-misses in major competitions.
Born on May 05, 1994 (31 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamaica | 1 | 7.00 | 0.08% | +20% | 2,961,167 | 2,875 | $15,000 | 15$ |
| Taiwan | 1 | 7.00 | 0.11% | +0% | 23,816,775 | 27,157 | $670,000 | 764$ |
| Kenya | 1 | 7.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 53,771,296 | 40,953 | $106,000 | 81$ |
| Totals | 3 | 80,549,238 | 70,985 | $791,000 | 860$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Kenya:
South Africa’s Akani Simbine and his compatriot Gift Leotlela, Nigerian Kayinsola Ajayi, Noah Lyles (USA) and Oblique Seville (Jamaica) also dashed to the final.
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Taiwan:
Akani Simbine finished second in the men’s 100m at the Diamond League final.
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Jamaica:
Akani Simbine of South Africa was second in the men’s 100m.
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Jamaica:
Akani Simbine is the Diamond League leader.
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Jamaica:
Akani Simbine is the only man to defeat Kishane Thompson so far this season.
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Kenya:
Akani Simbine is a Commonwealth champion sprinter from South Africa.
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Jamaica:
The field also included South Africa’s Akani Simbine.
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Jamaica:
Akani Simbine is competing in the men’s 100m event.
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Jamaica:
Akani Simbine is expected to play a major role in the 100-metre event.
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Jamaica:
Akani Simbine clipped Kishane Thompson in his season opener.
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