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Akani Simbine Shatters 100m in Atlanta, Lyles Injured

5/18/2025

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South African sprinter Akani Simbine electrified the Atlanta City Games, clinching victory in the 100m with a blistering wind-aided time of 9.86 seconds. He left Nigerian Udodi Onwuzurike in his wake, who clocked in at 10.05 seconds. Simbine's earlier 9.90 seconds from the Botswana Golden Grand Prix still stands as the official world lead for 2025, while Olympic champion Noah Lyles had to withdraw due to an ankle injury.

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South African sprinter Akani Simbine electrified the Atlanta City Games, clinching victory in the 100m with a blistering wind-aided time of 9.86 seconds. He left Nigerian Udodi Onwuzurike in his wake, who clocked in at 10.05 seconds. Simbine's earlier 9.90 seconds from the Botswana Golden Grand Prix still stands as the official world lead for 2025, while Olympic champion Noah Lyles had to withdraw due to an ankle injury.