Kenyans have long dominated the podium when it comes to long distance running, but now Ferdinand Omanyala is looking to inspire a new generation of runners and transform Kenya into a 'sprinting nation'
Kenyans have long dominated the podium when it comes to long distance running, but now Ferdinand Omanyala is looking to inspire a new generation of runners and transform Kenya into a “sprinting nation.” The 26-year-old is leading by example after he secured multiple victories this year. In May, Omanyala was first to the men’s 100 meter finish line at the World Athletics Continental Tour.
“There are always two sides of a race: you either win or lose. So, I always visualize both, so that when I get into a race and something happens, it doesn’t hit me that hard because I’ve already visualized that,” he said. Read more: What it’s like to circumnavigate an entire African country on foot in 16 days Reflecting on his career, Omanyala says one of his biggest accomplishments was setting the African 100-meter record at the Kip Keino Classic in 2021, despite missing out on gold by 0.
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