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Akani Simbine to square off with Tebogo, Coleman, Thompson in 100m China Diamond League
Akani Simbine kicked off his 2025 campaign with a 100m world-leading performance, and now prepares for a thrilling showdown against top rivals in the Diamond League.
WATCH: Akani Simbine proves he’s 100m African king over Omanyala with new world lead at Botswana Grand Prix
South African sprinter Akani Simbine demolished the competition with a world-leading 9. 90 seconds in the 100m at the Botswana Grand Prix, outpacing rival Ferdinand Omanyala and establishing himself as Africa's sprint king ahead of the Tokyo World Championships.
Fireworks in Botswana as Bayanda Walaza faces Akani Simbine, Wayde van Niekerk returns
As the Botswana Golden Grand Prix approaches, Olympic silver medallists Akani Simbine and Bayanda Walaza prepare for a thrilling 100m race. Can Walaza maintain his world-leading time against the seasoned Simbine?
SA performances at Paris Olympics pave the way for future Rainbow Nations stars
The performances of Team SA at the Paris Olympics in 2024 gives fans optimism about the future of SA athletics writes IOL Sport's Michael Sherman.