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Omanyala floored in 100m as meeting records fall at Kip Keino Classic

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Bednarek Kenneth celebartes winning the 100m race during the Absa Kip Keino Classic -World Continental Tour Gold Nairobi 2024 at Nyayo National Stadium in Nairobi on April 20, 2024. [Stafford Ondego, Standard]

American sprint sensation Kenneth Bednarek put up a spirited show to win the much anticipated men's 100m contest in 9.91 in the fifth edition of Absa Kip Keino Classic at Nyayo National Stadium on Saturday.

The Olympics 200m silver medallist beat a rich field composed of two-time defending champion Ferdinand Omanyala who shocked the nation with his fifth place finish in 10.03.

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