Akani Simbine
South Africa

Akani Simbine is a renowned South African sprinter known for specializing in the 100 meters. Over his illustrious career, Simbine has consistently been one of the fastest men in the world, with numerous national titles and a Commonwealth Games gold medal in 2018. He has represented South Africa at multiple World Championships and Olympic Games, earning respect and admiration for his speed and sportsmanship.
Olympic Medals
Personal Bests
60 Metres
World Athletics Indoor Championships
6.53=
3/21/2025
100 Metres
The XXXIII Olympic Games
9.82
8/4/2024
150 Metres
15.04
2/17/2024
60 Metres
6.53
2/18/2023
100 Yards
Golden Spike Ostrava 2019
9.31
6/20/2019
Major Championships
The XXXIII Olympic Games - 4x100 Metres Relay
37.57
The XXXIII Olympic Games - 100 Metres
9.82
The XXXII Olympic Games - 100 Metres
9.93
The XXXI Olympic Games - 100 Metres
9.94
IAAF World Championships in Athletics - 100 Metres
9.93