NAIROBI, Kenya, Apr 19 – African record holder Ferdinand Omanyala recorded his fourth competitive win of the season in the 100m as he glided to victory at the second Athletics South Africa Grand Prix in Gauteng on Wednesday, but his sub-10 target still eludes him.
Omanyala clocked 10.05secs to win the race ahead of compatriot Samwel Imeta who timed 10.22secs.
“Yea, the sub 10 is becoming elusive but every time I feel it is closer and closer. It is just a matter of fine margins,” Omanyala said after the race.
“I will still chase it down. I am headed to Botswana next week and hopefully I can be able to try and get to that target. I am looking forward to a good race,” he added.
Omanyala had his usual flinch of a start at the blocks, with Imeta being faster off and gliding to the lead.
However, Omanyala’s brilliant second half to the race bore fruit as he breezed past Imeta on the outside lane and the rest of the field, to clinch his victory.
