Commonwealth Games and Africa 100m champion Ferdinand Omanyala concluded his season with a third-place finish at the Memorial Borisa Hanžekovića meeting in Zagreb, Croatia.
On Sunday, September 11, Omanyala completed his 25th race of the season in the 100m. The 26-year-old sprinter has run in under 10 seconds in six of his races this season.
The Commonwealth gold winner set his season’s best with a time of 9.85 seconds, after winning the Kip Keino Classic on May 7, at the Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani.
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In an interview with TeamKenya.co.ke, Omanyala gave an insight on how his 2022 season has been and upcoming plans ahead of the season’s break.
TeamKenya.co.ke: What was your toughest race?
Omanyala: I had no tough race this year. Every race has been an opportunity for me to shine and continue to give hope to young and upcoming talent.
TeamKenya.co.ke: Aside from the VISA complications that you experienced earlier in the year, what other challenges have you faced in the season?
Omanyala: I had an oblique muscle injury just before the African championships. That was a challenge but we managed.
TeamKenya.co.ke: What was your biggest accomplishment?
Omanyala: Winning three gold medals. African championships and Commonwealth Games.
TeamKenya.co.ke: What would you like the new administration to focus on?
Omanyala: Let the government continue supporting sports.
TeamKenya.co.ke: What will you be doing during the break?
Omanyala: I have not figured anything out yet for my break. What I know is I will spend more time with family now that I have been travelling since February 2022.
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