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World Athletics Championships: Omanyala says he has what it takes to make history in Oregon

By Jonathan Komen | Jul. 12, 2022

African 100m men's record holder Ferdinand Omanyala plants a tree at Kasarani Stadium, on June 25. [Jonah Onyango, Standard]

The clock is ticking. And global athletics enthusiasts are waiting with bated breath for Africa 100m record holder, Ferdinand Omanyala to make history –as the first Kenyan to strike a medal in 100m at the World Athletics Championships.

The nation is no doubt pregnant with expectations. When the African cock crows, Omanyala will win a medal at the World Championships that start at Hayward Field inside University of Oregon, Eugene, in USA on Friday. Kenyan ancestors are waiting!

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