In Summary:
- Ferdinand Omanyala of Kenya won the 150m race at the Adidas Atlanta City Games.
- He set a new Kenyan record with a time of 14.70 seconds, beating his competitors.
- Other highlights included Akani Simbine winning the 100m and Favour Ofili setting a new world record in the women’s 150m.
Kenyan sprinter Ferdinand Omanyala’s victory in the 150-meter race at the Adidas Atlanta City Games was a major highlight, as he set a new national record with a time of 14.70 seconds. The event also included a win for South Africa’s Akani Simbine in the 100 meters. A much-anticipated race between Omanyala and Noah Lyles was unfortunately cancelled. Additionally, Nigeria’s Favour Ofili broke the world record in the women’s 150 meters, and Great Britain’s Zharnel Hughes won the 200-meter race, making it a memorable event with several outstanding performances.
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Omanyala’s Record-Breaking Run

Kenyan sprinter Ferdinand Omanyala achieved a significant victory at the 2025 Adidas Atlanta City Games on Saturday night. He raced in the 150-meter event and finished first with a time of 14.70 seconds. This remarkable performance broke the previous Kenyan national record. His speed and win excited many fans around the world.
Omanyala’s lead in the race was clear. Terrence Jones finished second with a time of 14.93 seconds. Matthew Boling came in third, clocking 15.15 seconds. Alexander Ogando from the Dominican Republic was disqualified because he started the race too early. Omanyala’s victory is especially meaningful after a challenging race at the Xiamen Diamond League earlier in the year.
The 29-year-old athlete is now focused on his next competition. He is scheduled to participate in the Rabat Diamond League in Morocco on May 25th. Supporters are hopeful for another strong showing from the prominent Kenyan sprinter.
Key Races and Unexpected Absence

Many fans had anticipated a race between Omanyala and Noah Lyles, the Olympic champion in the 100 meters. However, Lyles withdrew from the Atlanta event at the last minute due to a minor injury. This news was disappointing for those eager to witness a competition between these two top sprinters.
In another highlight of the games, South Africa’s Akani Simbine won the 100-meter race with a time of 9.86 seconds. He defeated Nigeria’s Udodi Onwuzurike. Simbine has been performing exceptionally well this season. He also previously won against Omanyala at both the Xiamen Diamond League and the Botswana Golden Grand Prix.
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World Record and Other Top Performances

The most outstanding moment of the day came from Nigeria’s Favour Ofili. She broke the world record in the women’s 150-meter race with an incredible time of 15.85 seconds. She is the first woman ever to run this distance in under 16 seconds.
Ofili herself expressed surprise at her speed, saying, “I’m so thankful. God made this happen. I worked hard, and it paid off.” Tamari Davis from the United States finished second in this race with a time of 16.14 seconds.
In the 200-meter event, Great Britain’s Zharnel Hughes took first place with a time of 19.55 seconds. South Africa’s Wayde van Niekerk finished second, clocking 19.63 seconds. Jereem Richards came in third with a time of 20.03 seconds.
Omanyala’s new record adds to his growing reputation as one of Africa’s leading sprinters. His success brings pride to Kenya. The Adidas Atlanta City Games is an important international event that features some of the fastest athletes in the world. Omanyala’s victory positions him well for the remainder of the 2025 track and field season.
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