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Hungry Omanyala eager to rock world's finest in Oregon
Ferdinand Omanyala celebrates after winning the men's 100m final at Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani on June 25, 2022 in the Kenyan trials for the World Athletics Championships-cum-Commonwealth Games.
Photo credit: Chris Omollo | Nation Media Group
What you need to know:
- Fred Kerley, who lost to Omanyala in the Nairobi race, cracked a world lead of 9.76 on June 24 during the United States trials, beating the 2021 Kip Keino Classic 100m champion Trayvon Bromell to second place in 9.81
- Omanyala, who is fully prepared for the world event, disclosed that he will be aiming to break the Africa Record again in Oregon
- Though yet to get the much desired World Record pace of 9.5, Omanyala said that he is working on his starts
Africa 100metres champion Ferdinand Omanyala isn’t amused by the fast times churned by rivals in the last one month as World Athletics Championships beckon next week in Eugene, Oregon, United States.
A total of 21 athletes have run below 10 seconds since the start of the season with 15 of them coming in the last one month.
