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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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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