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History as Omanyala anchors Kenya to African relay title

Kenya's 4*100m relay team

From left: Kenya's 4*100m relay team Dan Kiviasi, Ferdinand Omanyala, Samuel Imeta and Mike Mokamba that won gold at the Africa Senior Athletics Championships at Cote d’Or National Sports Complex in Reduit, Mauritius on June 10, 2022.

Photo credit: Pool

By  Ayumba Ayodi

Correspondent

NMG Sport

What you need to know:

  • The Kenyans' feat relegated Akani Simbine’s defending champions South Africa to second place in 39.79 as Zimbabwe claimed bronze in 39.81
  • Omanyala’s team victory came just moments after compatriot Veronica Mutua gave Kenya another medal in sprints with bronze from 400m

The newly crowned Africa 100m champion Ferdinand Omanyala anchored Kenya to a historic 4x100m relay victory on Friday at Africa Senior Athletics Championships at Cote d’Or National Sports Complex in Reduit, Mauritius.

Omanyala, who on Thursday became the second Kenyan to win the 100m African title after Joseph Gikonyo, took over the baton from Mike Mokamba, Samuel Imeta, and Dan Kiviasi before cruising home in 39.28 seconds for victory.

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