Consistency, longevity define Akani Simbine’s rise among the world’s sprint elite
Daily Maverick | 05.05.2026 20:18
Africa has produced some of the greatest long-distance runners over the decades. From Kenyan Eliud Kipchoge, to Haile Gebrselassie and Abebe Bikila. But the continent was never known for its sprinting prowess. That is, until South Africa’s Akani Simbine stepped into the fray.
