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'King' Omanyala shows no respect for rivals

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Ferdinand Omanyala celebrates after winning Kip Keino Classic.[Jonah Onyango,Standard]

It was a day that started with huge expectations. And it did not disappoint as the clash between the world's track and field big shots lived up to its billing.

Africa 100m record holder Ferdinand Omanyala, Commonwealth Games 800m champion Mary Moraa and America's sprinter Sha'carri Richardson whet Kenyan fans' appetite with jaw-dropping wins at the fourth Kip Keino Classic meet, the World Athletics Continental Tour, inside Kasarani Stadium yesterday.

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