Kenya's 100 metres champion Ferdinand Omanyala won the Kip Keino Classic after clocking 9.83 seconds. 9.83 seconds was Omanyala's best time in the 100 metres race in the 2023 season. Omanyala won the race with President William Ruto and Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga cheering on the stands at Kasarani Stadium in Nairobi. After the race, Omanyala thanked Kenyans for the support he received at Kasarani, expressing that he was focused on the upcoming races. Earlier, on February 15, the champion clocked 6.54 seconds in the 60 metres race at the 2023 World Athletics Indoor Tour held at Arena Stade Couvert in France.

Source: The Star May 13, 2023 15:16 UTC