Akani Simbine Triumphs in a Photo Finish at Shanghai Diamond League 2025
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| Simbine Edges Out Thompson to Win Men’s 100m at Shanghai Diamond League image Getty |
Akani Simbine of South Africa claimed a narrow victory in the men’s 100m at the 2025 Shanghai Diamond League, finishing in 9.98 seconds. He edged out Jamaica’s Kishane Thompson, who posted a season-best time of 9.99 seconds. Botswana’s Letsile Tebogo placed third with a time of 10.03 seconds.
The race, contested in ideal conditions at Shanghai Stadium, marked Simbine’s second consecutive win on the Diamond League circuit following his season-opening triumph in Xiamen. Despite crossing the line first, Simbine expressed dissatisfaction with his execution, indicating that he sees room for improvement.
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| Simbine and Thompson Battle It Out in Thrilling 100m Finish at Shanghai Diamond League/ Getty image |
Thompson delivered a strong performance, signaling a return to top form, while Tebogo showed signs of progress from his previous seventh-place finish in Xiamen. The close finish among the top three athletes underscored the competitive nature of this year’s sprint season.
With Simbine maintaining consistent sub-10-second performances, Thompson building momentum, and Tebogo continuing his rapid development, the men’s 100m promises to be one of the most hotly contested events as the season progresses toward the global championships.
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