There are few athletes who deserve an Olympic medal more than Akani Simbine , and though weve said it before, we can say it again: This could be his year.
Simbine is one of the most underrated sprinters in the world, and he is barely mentioned in international prediction lists when medal contenders are discussed in the mens 100m dash at major global championships.
But stats and medals dont lie, and the experienced 30-year-old speedster has been one of the top athletes in his specialist event on the global circuit for the last decade.
Memorable careerHe has dipped under 10 seconds for the last 10 seasons in succession, and he has won gold medals at the African Championships and the Commonwealth Games . He also picked up silveras part of the SA 4x200m team at the World Athletics Relays in 2019.
What he hasnt done is secure a medal at the two most prestigious championships in athletics. He has, however, come close.
