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Omanyala will be ready for Paris Olympic Games, says coach Kimani

Kenya's Ferdinand Omanyala (centre) takes on USA's Kenny Bednarek

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:

  • Kimani said they are working on a strategy that includes medical sports science like hypertrophy, physiology, and dietary
  • Kimani said they are working and exposing Omanyala to all sorts of physical and weather conditions to produce the "perfect running machine"
  • Sprints coach Stephen Mwaniki also believes Omanyala will spring a surprise in Paris


Ferdinand Omanyala's coach, Geoffrey Kimani, has defended his fifth-place finish during last Saturday's Absa Kip Keino Classic at the Nyayo National Stadium, and assured that the Africa 100m champion will be ready for the Paris Olympics. 

Kimani said they are working on a strategy that includes medical sports science like hypertrophy, physiology, and dietary to ensure the 28-year-old's body is in good shape for the Summer Games in July.