Ferdinand Omanyala sprints to victory at Austria’s Josko Laufmeeting
The Commonwealth champion clocked 10.03 seconds with a slight tailwind of +0.5 m/s, finishing ahead of Ivory Coast’s Arthur Cissé, who ran a season’s best of 10.13 seconds, and South Africa’s Retshidisitswe Mlenga, who crossed the line in 10.14 seconds.
Ferdinand Omanyala showcased his trademark power and speed on Saturday, storming to victory in the men’s 100m at the 19th International Josko Laufmeeting in Andorf, Austria.
"Ferdinand Omanyala clocked a time of 10.03s (0.5) to win the men's 100m at the International Josko Laufmeeting in Andorf. He beat Arthur Cisse, who ran a Season's Best (SB) of 10.13s, and Retshidisitswe Mlenga in 10.14s," as seen on the Track & Field Gazette X post.
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The Commonwealth champion clocked 10.03 seconds with a slight tailwind of +0.5 m/s, finishing ahead of Ivory Coast’s Arthur Cissé, who ran a season’s best of 10.13 seconds, and South Africa’s Retshidisitswe Mlenga, who crossed the line in 10.14 seconds.
The win extends Omanyala’s strong run of form this season and marks a small improvement from his 10.05-second effort at the Rabat Diamond League in July, where he finished second to South African rival Akani Simbine. Known for his explosive starts and powerful drive phase, Omanyala once again demonstrated why he is Africa’s undisputed sprint leader.
His achievements continue to resonate beyond the track. Omanyala features prominently in World Athletics’ official “Fastest 100m of the Past 10 Years” list, ranking seventh overall and first in Africa with his Kenyan national record of 9.77 seconds set in Nairobi in 2021. That time remains the fastest ever run on African soil.
The Andorf meeting, regarded as one of Austria’s premier athletics events, is the grand finale of the Austrian Top Meetings series.
Over the years, it has built a reputation for producing quick sprint times, attracting elite athletes from across the globe.
This year’s edition featured a packed programme that included field events such as the discus, headlined by home favourite and Austrian record-holder Lukas Weißhaidinger, as well as competitive middle-distance races.
A youth run earlier in the day added a community touch, with local aspiring athletes sharing the stage with world-class performers.
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