By AFPMore by this AuthorDOHASouth Africa's Akani Simbine surprised a world-class sprint field, including Justin Gatlin, Asafa Powell and Andre De Grasse to claim a season-opening 100m Diamond League victory on Friday. South Africa's Akani Simbine (left) and US' Justin Gatlin compete in the men's 100 metres during the Diamond League athletics competition at the Suhaim bin Hamad Stadium in Doha, on May 5, 2017. PHOTO | KARIM JAAFAR |KENYANS SWEEP PODIUMIn the men's 1500m there was a blanket finish for Kenyan runners, who filled the first six places. Kenya's Elijah Motonei Manangoi celebrates after winning the men's 1500 metres during the Diamond League athletics competition at the Suhaim bin Hamad Stadium in Doha, on May 5, 2017. PHOTO | KARIM JAAFAR |AFPKenya's Ronald Kwemoi celebrates after winning the men's 3000 metres during the Diamond League athletics competition at the Suhaim bin Hamad Stadium in Doha, on May 5, 2017.

Source: Daily Nation May 05, 2017 19:21 UTC