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)
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamaica | 4 | 8.25 | 0.35% | +10% | 2,961,167 | 11,389 | $15,000 | 58$ |
| Croatia | 1 | 8.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 4,105,267 | 2,722 | $68,000 | 45$ |
| New Zealand | 1 | 7.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 4,822,233 | 3,239 | $210,000 | 141$ |
| Totals | 6 | 11,888,667 | 17,350 | $293,000 | 244$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
New Zealand:
Walaza said he was picking up experience all the time, learning from mentors including Akani Simbine.
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Jamaica:
Akani Simbine maintained his unbeaten run in the men’s 100m.
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Croatia:
Akani Simbine has been a regular participant in major finals and is leading the 100m this season.
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Jamaica:
Akani Simbine won the 100 metres event at the JAAA World Athletics Championship Prep Meet.
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Jamaica:
Meanwhile, South Africa’s Akani Simbine will be aiming to continue his unbeaten run this season in the men’s 100m.
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Jamaica:
Akani Simbine won the men’s 100m in 9.86 seconds.
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Nigeria:
Akani Simbine won the 100m heat with a time of 10.13s.
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Kenya:
Akani Simbine will be leading his team to glory in the 4x100m at the international showpiece in September.
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Pakistan:
Akani Simbine anchored his team to a joint world leading time of 37.84 seconds.
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San Marino:
Akani Simbine won the 100 meters with a time of 9"98, narrowly beating the Jamaican Thompson.
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