Ferdinand Omanyala promises thrilling final at the National Trials

ATHLETICS Ferdinand Omanyala promises thrilling final at the National Trials

Abigael Wafula 14:50 - 07.07.2023

In the semi-final, Omanyala jogged to the finish line and cut the tape in 10.09 but he has promised a sub-10 performance in the final.

Africa’s fastest man Ferdinand Omanyala has promised a thrilling show in Saturday’s final at the ongoing National Trials happening at the Nyayo National Stadium.

In the semi-final, Omanyala jogged to the finish line and cut the tape in 10.09 but he has promised a sub-10 performance as he heads to the final.

“We shall see what God will give us but I’m hopeful of running a sub-10. I was expecting a sub-10 today (Friday) but the weather was not on my side,” he said after the race.

He added that his main focus at the moment is the World Championships in Budapest, Hungary where he expects to be the first African to win a medal in the 100m at the global showpiece.

He revealed that he will be heading to the Diamond League Meeting in Monaco as he builds up to the global event.

“My body feels great now courtesy of the international tours and I feel ready to go for the World Champs. We are in the same position with our opponents in the USA and I feel like there is no competition,” bullish Omanyala said.

He also urged the fans to show up in large numbers to support the athletes as they fight for top honours.