Ferdinand Omanyala opens season with 100m victory in South Africa
Africa’s fastest man, Ferdinand Omanyala, began his 2026 outdoor season on a high note, storming to victory in the men’s 100m at the Cape Milers Club meet held in Stellenbosch, South Africa, on Saturday, 10 April.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe reigning Commonwealth Games champion clocked an impressive 10.19 seconds to cross the line first, signalling a strong return to form after a slow start to the year.South Africa’s Ubay Arend finished second in 10.55 seconds, while Keegan Van Der Merwe completed the podium in 10.56 seconds.Athletics Kenya weighs in on Kenya’s bid to host Diamond League eventOmanyala had already made his outdoor bow at the Lefika International Relays, where he featured in both relay events.He guided the 4x100m mixed relay team to a second-place finish in 41.70 seconds and also helped the men’s 4x100m team secure another second-place result in 39.12 seconds.The 30-year-old’s outdoor season opener comes after a modest indoor campaign, where the Kenyan..