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Akani Simbine (born 21 September 1993) is a South African sprinter specialising in the 100 metres event. He was fifth at the 2016 Summer Olympics in the men's 100 metres and was the 100 metres African record holder with a time of 9.84 seconds set in July 2021 until broken by Ferdinand Omanyala in September 2021.
- 176 cm (5 ft 9 in)
- 74 kg (163 lb)
- South African
- 21 September 1993 (age 30), Kempton Park, Gauteng, South Africa
May 17, 2018 · Learn about the South African sprinter's journey from soccer to athletics, his 100m records and achievements, and his passion for the sport. Read his interview with World Athletics and watch his videos.
2 days ago · South African Akani Simbine won the 100 metres in a world-leading 9.90 seconds at the Atlanta City Games on Saturday, while American Noah Lyles shone in the 150 metres.
2 days ago · Akani Simbine stormed to a significant 9.90 sec world lead winning the men’s 100m at the Adidas Atlanta City Games in the US on Saturday. The South African sprinter downed Kenyan nemesis ...
Apr 27, 2024 · Updated 7:20 AM PDT, April 27, 2024. SUZHOU, China (AP) — Akani Simbine surged late to win the 100 meters in 10.01 seconds at the Diamond League meet in China on Saturday, upstaging American former world champions Christian Coleman and Fred Kerley.
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Akani Simbine is a 30-year-old athlete from South Africa who specializes in the 100m and 200m events. He has won a Commonwealth Games gold medal, reached the Olympic Games top 8 twice, and set a national record of 9.84 seconds in the 100m.
Akani Simbine: From self-doubt to Olympic 100m title contender. Simbine has his sights firmly set on becoming the first black African athlete to win gold in the blue-ribbon event at the Olympic Games.
