Akani Simbine
- January 10, 2024
- Athlete
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Akani Simbine |
| Occupation | Athlete |
| Date Of Birth | Sep 21, 1993(1993-09-21) |
| Age | 31 |
| Birthplace | Kempton Park, Gauteng |
| Country | South Africa |
| Horoscope | Virgo |
Akani Simbine Biography
| Name | Akani Simbine |
| Birthday | Sep 21 |
| Birth Year | 1993 |
| Place Of Birth | Kempton Park, Gauteng |
| Birth Country | South Africa |
| Birth Sign | Virgo |
Akani Simbine is one of the most popular and richest Athlete who was born on September 21, 1993 in Kempton Park, Gauteng, South Africa.
Whilst an Information Science student at University of Pretoria, Simbine equaled the South African record while setting an event record on 9 July 2015 in his gold medal winning run at the 2015 Universiade in Gwangju, South Korea. Simbine broke the South African record in 100 m with a time of 9.89 seconds at the Gyulai István Memorial in Székesfehérvár on 18 July 2016. In the first meet of the 2017 IAAF Diamond League in Doha, Simbine won the 100m event with a time of 9.99 seconds.
Simbine started his 2020 season with a 150 m race at the University of Johannesburg Stadium on 14 February, equaling the South African record time (15.08) while jogging to the finish line. He ran his first 100 m for the season on 14 March at the University of Pretoria Tuks Stadium. Unsure whether or not he would be able to compete later in the season because of the rapidly spreading COVID-19 pandemic, he pushed all the way to the finish line in a world-leading time of 9.91 seconds in the heats.
Akani Simbine Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Athlete |
| House | Living in own house. |
Akani Simbine is one of the richest Athlete from South Africa. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Akani Simbine 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
Akani Simbine (born 21 September 1993) is a South African sprinter. He competed in the 100 metres event at the 2013 World Championships in Athletics and 2016 Summer Olympics and he won the 2018 Commonwealth Games 100m final. He finished fifth in 9.94 seconds in the 100m final of the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro on 14 August 2016. He is the 2018 Commonwealth Games 100 metres champion.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
| Height | 5′ 9″ |
| Weight | 163 lbs |
Akani Simbine height 5′ 9″ Aleksander weight 163 lbs & body measurements will update soon.
Who is Akani Simbine Dating?
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Facts & Trivia
Aleksander Ranked on the list of most popular Athlete. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in South Africa. Akani Simbine celebrates birthday on September 21 of every year.
Top Facts about Akani Simbine
1. Akani Simbine (born 21th September 1993) is a South African Sprinter,
specialising in the 100 metres event.
2. He was fifth at the 2016 Summer Olympics in the men’s 100 metres.
3. He represented South Africa at 2013, 2017 and 2019 World Championships in
Athletics.
4. He equalled the South African 100m Record, setting an event record at the
2015 Universiade in Gwangju, South Korea.
5. He was the 100 metres African record holder with a time of 9.84 seconds
set in July 2021 until broken by Ferdinand Omanyala in September 2021.
6. He was the gold medallist in the 100m at the 2018 African Championships
and 2018 Commonwealth Games.
7. He helped South Africa become champions at the African Championships in
2016 and 2018 and place second at 2018 Commonwealth Games with a South African
record time of 38.24 seconds.
8. He was the gold medallist in the 2021 World Relays in the 4 x 100m.
9. He finished inside the top 5 in in the last four major championship 100m
races.
10. He won the 100m event with a time of 9.99 seconds at the 2017 IAAF
Diamond League in Doha.
11. He won the 2018 Commonwealth Games 100m final in 10.03 seconds.
12. He started his 2020 season with a 150m race at the University of
Johannesburg Stadium equalling the South African record time (15.08).
13. He won a series of 100m competitions in Marseille, Rovereto, and
Bellinzona.
14. He won the 100m event with a time of 9.99 seconds at the South African
Championships in Pretoria in March 2021.
15. He anchored South Africa to gold in the 2021 World Relays in the 4 x
100m.
Who is the fastest runner in South Africa?
Personal information
Born| 15 July 1992 Kraaifontein, Cape Province, South Africa
Height| 183 cm (6 ft 0 in)
Weight| 70 kg (154 lb)
Sport
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Personal information
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Nickname(s)| Blade Runner; the fastest man on no legs; “Oz” Pistorius
Nationality| South African
Born| 22 November 1986 Sandton, Johannesburg, Transvaal Province, South Africa
(now Gauteng Province)
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Personal information
Weight| 71 kg (157 lb)
Sport
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Sport| Athletics
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Fred Kerley has claimed the title of “Fastest Man on Earth” with his Men’s 100M final victory at the 2022 World Athletics Championships.
Who is the best runner in South Africa?
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