Akani Simbine, the 31 years old South African and Olympic medalist wins the Diamond League 100m, blazing passed the Olympic silver medallist Kishane Thompson of Jamaica and 200m champion Letsile Tebogo of Botswana 🇧🇼. 1. Akani Simbine clocks 9.98s 2. Kishane Thompson 9.99s 3. Letsile Tebogo finished 3rd with a time of 10.03 Akani won in Xiamen, and now Shangai Congratulations..

South African sprint sensation Akani Simbine proved he’s still among the world’s fastest men as he stormed to victory in the men’s 100m at the Diamond League, clocking a season-best 9.98 seconds. The 31-year-old Olympian showcased his experience and explosive acceleration to outpace a stacked field that included Olympic silver medallist Kishane Thompson of Jamaica and rising star Letsile Tebogo of Botswana.

In a tightly contested final, Simbine held his nerve under pressure, edging Thompson by a mere hundredth of a second. Thompson, who clocked ‘9.99 seconds’, was strong out of the blocks but couldn’t match Simbine’s closing speed in the final 20 metres. Botswana’s Tebogo, the reigning 200m champion and one of the brightest young talents in the sport, settled for third with a still-impressive ‘10.03 seconds’.

This win marks a significant return to form for Simbine, who continues to defy age and critics with his consistency and composure on the big stage. A former African champion and Olympic finalist, Simbine is no stranger to elite company, and his latest triumph only adds to a stellar career that now includes multiple Diamond League victories.

“I knew it was going to be tight,” Simbine said post-race. “These guys are world-class athletes, but I just trusted my training, stayed relaxed, and ran my race. It feels good to get under 10 seconds again and come out on top.”

The result is a powerful statement ahead of the 2025 World Championships, where all three podium finishers are expected to feature prominently. With Olympic momentum still rippling through the sport, the Diamond League continues to offer a thrilling stage and Akani Simbine has reminded the world he’s still a force to be reckoned with.