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Ferdinand Omanyala pulls out of Diamond League finals, focuses on Tokyo championships

Two times African Champion Ferdinand Omanyala has pulled out of the 20205 Diamond League Finals (photo courtesy)

Kenyan sprint star Ferdinand Omanyala has pulled out of the 2025 Diamond League Finals, citing hip, iliopsoas, and gluteal pains that have troubled him in recent weeks.

Omanyala, christened the fastest man in Africa, confirmed the news on his social media pages, disappointing fans who were eager to see him on the global stage.

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