Ferdinand Omanyala: Africa’s Fastest Man Wins Second ASA Grand Prix in Germiston

• Ferdinand Omanyala once again missed out on the elusive sub-10 time in South Africa
• Africa's fastest man won the ASA Grand Prix in Germiston with a time of 10.05 seconds
• Omanyala will heads to Botswana for the highly-rated Gaborone Grand Prix on April 29

Ferdinand Omanyala continued his emphatic start to the season by winning the second ASA Grand Prix at the Germiston Stadium in South Africa on April 19.

The Commonwealth champion posted an official time of 10.05 seconds to emerge first among seven other participants. His compatriot, Samwel Imeta came in second with a time of 10.22 seconds.

This was Omanyala's second race in South Africa, coming days after he won the first ASA Grand Prix at the Tuks Stadium. He clocked a time of 10.12 seconds in that event.

Speaking after the race in Germiston, the African record holder expressed disappointment at failing to lower his time to below 10 seconds but remained upbeat as he prepares for the coming races.

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He also sent a warning ahead of the World Athletics Championships in Budapest later this year.

"Yea, the sub-10 is becoming elusive, but every time, I feel it is closer and closer. It is just a matter of fine margins. I will still chase it down. I am headed to Botswana next week and hopefully, I can be able to try and get to that target. I am looking forward to a good race," he said.

Next races for Omanyala

From South Africa, the 27-year-old will now head to Botswana, where he will compete at the Gaborone Grand Prix before heading to the United States of America for the Atlanta City Games on May 6.

In Botswana, it is expected he will line up against former African record holder, Akani Simbine while world silver medalist, Marvin Bracy has already confirmed his attendance.

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Omanyala will then return to Kenya for the third edition of the Kip Keino classic, where he will be the star attraction alongside five-time World Champion, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce.

How Kipchoge lost

Sports Brief earlier reported on Eliud Kipchoge failing in his quest to become the first man to win five different marathon majors, after finishing sixth at the Boston Marathon.

The race was won by Evans Chebet, who successfully retained the title he won last year. Tanzanian, Gabriel Gaey came in second, with another Kenyan, Benson Kipruto in third.

It was Kipchoge's first-ever attempt at the acclaimed American long-distance event and he has so far won four of the six major marathon majors in his illustrious athletics career.