Omanyala: ‘This season is all about progress and I’m glad that the progress is going on well’

African and Commonwealth speed king, Ferdinand Omanyala of Kenya says his training is geared towards hitting top form at the Olympics.

The Kenyan, who owns the African 100m record at 9.77, came second behind Christian Coleman of the USA at the Prefontain DiamodnLeague meeting in Eugene, Oregon at the weekend, running a 9.98 personal season’s best.

The 28 year old didn’t race past the semifinal stage in Tokyo three years ago at the Olympics but hopes to get a step further and make it to the podium. He also expressed gratitude to Kenyans around the world who come to the stadium to cheer him on.

‘It’s always a good feeling, seeing Kenyans around the world supporting you. It’s motivating honestly, and I feel great that I’m giving them something that’s exciting.

‘This season is all about progress and I’m glad that the progress is going on well, and we want just to time that Olympic period and get it right then,’ he said after the race.