- Ferdinand Omanyala won the invitational 100m in the Diamond League final in Brussels on Saturday
- The Kenyan sprinter has now completed a difficult season where he only reached the semis at the Paris Olympics
- The 28-year-old will be looking to win his first global medal at the 2025 World Athletics Championships
CHECK OUT: No Location Limits! Master Copywriting from Anywhere in Kenya with Our Online Course. Enroll & Get Started Today!
Ferdinand Omanyala cruised to victory in the invitational men's 100m at the Brussels Diamond League.
The Kenyan clocked 10.07 seconds to win ahead of Kobe Vleminckx of Belgium and Joshua Hartmann of Germany.
Omanyala missed out on the 100m final last night, won by Ackeem Blake of Jamaica.
Omanyala didn't qualify for the Diamond League final but concluded a difficult season with a comfortable win. The 28-year-old clocked 10.07 seconds to win his final race in 2024.
PAY ATTENTION: Click “See First” under the “Following” tab to see TUKO News on your News Feed
He's had an up-and-down 2024 season. He is the second fastest man in 2024 with a time of 9.79 seconds, but he produced a disappointing performance at the Paris Olympics.
He reached the semi-final, a frustrating return considering he was one of the favourites to finish on the podium.
"A win is a win. The competition wasn't that much. Its always nice to compete and get the lessons and take them to the next season. It was the last race of the season, so we're looking forward to next year. We are pushing so we get more and more guys from Kenya doing sprints," he told CNN journalist Larry Madowo.
Omanyala will be aiming to win a medal at the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo.
Omanyala gets first win after Paris Olympics
In another report, TUKO.co.ke earlier reported that Omanyala won his first 100m race since the 2024 Paris Olympics.
The 28-year-old sprinter clocked 9.95 seconds in the first round before winning the first final in 10.00 seconds at the Josko Laufmeeting in Austria.
Omanyala speaks after Paris 2024 elimination
TUKO.co.ke also reported that Omanyala thanked his fans for their unwavering support after exiting the Olympic Games.
He took to his social media handle 24 hours after being eliminated in the semi-final and shared a moving message.
Milly WaJesus, Husband Kabi Announce They’re Expecting Third Child
Winnie Bwire: 5 Photos Of Sultana Actress During Her Best Moments
Where Does MrBeast Live? Inside The YouTuber Icon's Luxurious Mansion
