South African Athletes Gear Up For World Indoor Championships In China

South Africa will have a strong presence at the World Athletics Indoor Championships in Nanjing, China, from March 21 to 23. The team includes Olympic finalists Akani Simbine and Prudence Sekgodiso , who will lead the nations medal hopes.

Meet team South Africa

Akani Simbine Mens 60m Sprint

One of South Africas most accomplished sprinters, Akani Simbine, will compete in the mens 60m, where he is currently ranked No. 2 in the world and the highest-ranked entrant at the championships. His personal best of 6.53 seconds makes him one of the favourites for a medal.

At 31 years old, Simbine brings experience and consistency, but in the highly competitive 60m sprint, rankings are not always a reliable predictor of results.