Ferdinand Omanyala Omurwa (born 2 January 1996) is a Kenyan sprinter competing in the 60 metres, 100 and 200 m.
In 2022, he won his first international championships, with victories in the 100 m at the Commonwealth Games, and African Championships in Athletics.
Omanyala is the African record holder and the tenth-fastest man of all time in the event after clocking a time of 9.77 seconds on 18 September 2021 in Nairobi. He also holds the Kenyan national record in the 60 m.
As of Sep 12, 2026: 100 m 9.77 (#10 all-time), 60 m 6.51, 2026 season best 9.94 (May 23, 2026, Egret Stadium, Xiamen (CHN)) · Last competition: GalAthletics Bellinzona, Aug 30, 2026, DNF · Area record (100 m) · 30 years old
Kenyan Championships Cum Trials for Commonwealth Games
100 Metres
2026
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Wanda Diamond League Xiamen
100 Metres
2026
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Kenyan Championships
100 Metres
2025
4
World Athletics Indoor Championships
60 Metres
2024
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Kenyan Championships
100 Metres
2023
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Herculis Meeting International d’Athlétisme EBS
100 Metres
2023
7
World Athletics Championships, Budapest 2023
100 Metres
2023
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Kenyan Championships
200 Metres
2022
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African Athletics Championships
4x100 Metres Relay
2022
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African Athletics Championships
100 Metres
2022
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African Athletics Championships
4x100 Metres Relay
2022
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African Athletics Championships
100 Metres
2022
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XXII Commonwealth Games
100 Metres
2022
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XXII Commonwealth Games
100 Metres
2022
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Kenyan Championships
100 Metres
2022
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Kenyan Championships
100 Metres
2019
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is Ferdinand Omanyala's 100 m personal best?
Ferdinand Omanyala's 100 m personal best is 9.77, set on Sep 18, 2021 in Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, Nairobi (KEN), #10 on the all-time list.
Which events does Ferdinand Omanyala compete in?
Ferdinand Omanyala competes in the 100 m and 60 m.
How did Ferdinand Omanyala perform in 2026?
2026 season best: 9.94, set on May 23, 2026 in Egret Stadium, Xiamen (CHN). Last competition: GalAthletics Bellinzona on Aug 30, 2026, DNF.
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