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Olympic Dream Delayed, Not Denied, For South African Star Simbine

Sprinter Akani Simbine's 2020 dream has been deferred as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic that has resulted in the postponement of the Tokyo Olympics to 2021. Experienced as an athlete and significantly matured, the 26-year-old sprinter was confident he would attain the podium finish his talent deserves.

Southern Africa: Akani Simbine's Olympic Dream Deferred, Not Derailed

New Frame, 24 August 2020

The sprinter has to wait a year longer to realise his dream of winning gold in Tokyo to make up for narrowly missing out on the podium in Doha. Read more »
South Africa: SA Sprint Star Simbine Has Mixed Feelings Over Olympics Postponement

News24Wire, 25 March 2020

South African sprinter Akani Simbine has expressed mixed feelings over the postponement of the Tokyo Olympics due to the global coronavirus outbreak. Read more »
South Africa: Akani Simbine Eyes Tokyo Double

News24Wire, 11 February 2020

As he prepares for the 2020 track and field season, national 100m record holder Akani Simbine will be eager to retain his place among the fastest men in the world. Read more »
South Africa: Athletics SA and Athletes View Doha Disaster Differently

New Frame, 6 January 2020

Wanted: A single hymn sheet from which Athletics South Africa and its athletes can sing to improve their medal haul at the upcoming Olympics in Tokyo. Read more »
South Africa: Simbine Misses Out On SA's First Medal in Doha

News24Wire, 28 September 2019

Akani Simbine has narrowly missed out on South Africa's first medal at the 2019 IAAF World Championships in Doha on Saturday. Read more »