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Bednarek ends Omanyala's dominance at Absa Kip Keino Classic
Kenya's Ferdinand Omanyala (centre) takes on USA's Kenny Bednarek (right) in men's 100 metres race during the Absa Kip Keino Classic at Nyayo National Stadium in Nairobi on April 20, 2024.
Photo credit: Sila Kiplagat | Nation Media Group
What you need to know:
- After a false start to the tense race, it’s Bednarek, who claimed the lead with 30 metres to go to win and finally claim revenge against Omanyala
- Bednarek eased home in 9.91 seconds beating Emmanuel Matadi from Liberia to second place in 9.99 as Great Britain’s Jeremiah Azu romped home third in 10.00
- Omanyala, the Africa and Commonwealth Games 100m champion, who was eyeing a hat-trick, sunk to fifth place in 10.03
American Kenneth Bednarek has ended Kenya’s Ferdinand Omanyala’s reign at the Absa Kip Keino Classic.
After a false start to the tense race, it’s Bednarek, who claimed the lead with 30 metres to go to win and finally claim revenge against Omanyala, who had beaten him to second place in 2022 and 2023.
