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Omanyala bounces back in style, targets faster times in semis today

Ferdinand Omanyala of Team Kenya competes during the Men's 100m Round 1 heats on day five of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games at Alexander Stadium on August 02, 2022 on the Birmingham, England. (Kelly Ayodi, Standard)

After a disappointing outing at the World Championships in Eugene, Oregon, the African record holder Ferdinand Omanyala started Commonwealth Games on a high note, gliding into men's 100m semifinals set for today in Birmingham, United Kingdom.

Omanyala, the African champion won his heat comfortably in a time of 10.07secs, the second quickest amongst the qualifiers from the heats and he will be aiming to step on the podium at the end of the event in Birmingham after missing out at the World Athletics Championships in Oregon, last month.

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