Omanyala wins gold

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Kenya's Ferdinand Omanyala WINS the men's 100metre gold from ... (Daily Mail)

The eighth-fastest man of all time over the distance clocked 10.02 to win relatively comfortably ahead of continental rival Akani Simbine of South Africa.

When I crossed the line I felt like jumping for joy.' Ferdinand Omanyala of Kenya has taken the gold medal in the men's 100metre final on Friday Ferdinand Omanyala of Kenya has taken the gold medal in the men's 100metre final at the Commonwealth Games on Friday.

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HISTORY! Ferdinand Omanyala is a Commonwealth champion (Pulse Live Kenya)

Ferdinand Omanyala on Wednesday etched himself into the history books by finishing ahead of South African Akani Simbine and Yupun Abeykoon from Sri-Lanka.

From the gun to the tape, Omanyala was cruising, setting up a comfortable finish for the Kenyan record holder. Omanyala reached the final after winning his semifinal in a time of 10.02 seconds. For 60 years, Kenyans have not seen one of their own win a gold in the 100m at the Commonwealth Games. However, Ferdinand Omanyala on Wednesday etched himself into the history books by finishing ahead of South African Akani Simbine and Yupun Abeykoon from Sri-Lanka.

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Omanyala wins 100m to give Kenya first gold at the Club Games (The Star, Kenya)

Africa 100m champion Ferdinand Omanyala won Kenya's first gold medal in ongoing Commonwealth Games in Birmingham. Omanyala clocked 10:02 seconds under windy ...

Omanyala bowed out in semis in the recently concluded World Athletics Championships in Oregon, USA. Omanyala bowed out in semis in the recently concluded World Athletics Championships in Oregon, USA. •Defending champion Akani Simbine of South Africa took the silver in 10:13 secs with Sri Lankan Yukun Abeykoon taking bronze in 10:14.

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Omanyala hands Kenya 1st gold in Birmingham - KBC (Kenya Broadcasting Corporation)

Africa fastest man Ferdinand Omanyala of Kenya has taken the gold medal in the men's 100metre final at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, UK on Wednesday ...

“It needed someone to break the barrier because there will be so many other sprinters coming through. When I crossed the line I felt like jumping for joy.’ He said: ‘I came here with the sole aim of winning the gold and in the final it was a case of controlling the race from the start.

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Kenya's Omanyala wins 100m gold at 2022 Commonwealth Games (The Citizen)

Gold medallist Kenya's Ferdinand Omanyala celebrates after winning the men's 100m final athletics event at the Alexander Stadium, in Birmingham on day six ...

to be in front from the start and push to the line.” “It needed someone to break the barrier because there will be so many other sprinters coming through. That is what I wanted… “I thank him for keeping me on toes. It feels nice in front of this receptive crowd.” It’s such a blessing.

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Commonwealth Games: Kenya's Ferdinand Omanyala of Kenya ... (chimpreports.com)

Ferdinand Omanyala won the men's 100m at the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games on the new athletics track at the Alexander Stadium.

But I’m glad to be on the podium again. When I crossed the line I felt like jumping for joy.” It was redemption for Omanyala, who failed to reach the World Athletics Championships final last month.

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