
The visa delay of sprinter Ferdinand Omanyala caused disappointment among his fans.
When news broke that Africa's fastest man might miss the 2022 World Athletics Championships in Oregon due to the delay, there was an outpouring of support and pressure toward relevant authorities to ensure he makes it on time and wins.
However, much as many expected Omanyala to perform, health experts and fellow athletes knew that it was going to be uphill task because of exhaustion.
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