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Ferdinand Omanyala celebrates after clocking 10.02 in 100m during the national Olympic trials in June. [Jonah Onyango, Standard]

The man who, yesterday became the first Kenyan to compete in 100m semi-finals at the Olympics, was a rugby player.

Ferdinand Omanyala was born in Bungoma in 1996. His rugby talent was discovered and nurtured at Kamusinga High School..

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