South Africa’s sprint king Akani Simbine delivered a powerful statement ahead of the World Championships, finishing joint second in the men’s 100m at the Gyulai István Memorial in Hungary on August 12, 2025.
Simbine clocked 10.01 seconds, sharing second place with Ghana’s Abdul-Rasheed Saminu, after a thrilling late surge in a race packed with elite talent. The top spot went to Jamaica’s Kishane Thompson, who edged ahead with a blazing 9.95 seconds.
Despite a sluggish start, Simbine’s trademark finishing power came alive in the final 40 meters, reminding the athletics world why he remains one of the most consistent sprinters on the global stage.
This podium finish adds crucial momentum to Simbine’s build-up toward the 2025 World Championships in Tokyo, where he’ll once again aim to secure a spot on the medals podium — a goal that’s eluded him by the narrowest margins in past global showdowns.
As South Africa eyes a strong showing in Tokyo, all eyes will be on Simbine to lead the charge — and if this performance is any indication, he’s peaking at just the right time.
