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amazingworldd · 1 year ago
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Akani Simbine
Akani Simbine is a South African sprinter who specializes in the 100-meter and 200-meter events. He was born on September 21, 1993, in Kempton Park, South Africa. Simbine burst onto the international athletics scene in 2015 when he won the gold medal in the 100 meters at the World University Games.
Simbine continued to make his mark in the 100 meters, earning several podium finishes in major competitions. In the 2016 Rio Olympics, he reached the finals and finished fifth with a time of 9.94 seconds, becoming the first South African to run the 100 meters in under 10 seconds at the Olympic Games.
Over the years, Simbine has consistently been one of the top sprinters in the world. He won the gold medal in the 100 meters at the Commonwealth Games in 2018, setting a new Games record with a time of 10.03 seconds. Simbine has also been a regular competitor in the Diamond League, where he has achieved notable victories and podium finishes.
In terms of his personal bests, as of my knowledge cutoff in September 2021, Simbine has a personal best of 9.89 seconds in the 100 meters, which he achieved in 2016. In the 200 meters, his personal best is 19.95 seconds, set in 2018.
Please note that my information might not be up to date since my knowledge cutoff is in September 2021, and there may have been new developments or achievements in Akani Simbine's career since then.
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