Akani Simbine

Awards & Honours

Awards Won

Honours

Records

Akani Simbine stands as one of the most decorated sprinters in South African history. His achievement of running under 10 seconds for 11 consecutive seasons is a unique feat that sets him apart from his peers. He holds the South African record in the 100m and previously held the African record. His ability to consistently reach Olympic and World Championship finals over a decade demonstrates exceptional longevity in a sport known for short careers.

AwardsSimbine has won gold medals in the 100m at both the 2018 African Championships and the 2018 Commonwealth Games. He secured silver in the 4x100m relay at the 2018 Commonwealth Games and gold in the same event at the 2021 World Relays. In 2024, he won his first Olympic medal with a silver in the 4x100m relay at the Paris Games. He was named South African Sports Star of the Year in 2026 and appointed as a Laureus Ambassador.

Honours & Distinctions

Historic Record Holder

World Athletics·2024

First athlete to run sub-10 seconds in the 100m for 11 consecutive seasons

Flag Bearer

Team South Africa·2024

Co-flag bearer for South Africa at the 2024 Paris Olympics

Laureus Ambassador

Laureus World Sports Awards·2024

Appointed as a Laureus Ambassador for sports and mental health advocacy

National Record Holder

South African Athletics·2024

Holds the South African record in the 100m (9.82s)

Records & Feats

Sub-10 Streak

Career Milestone·2024

First athlete to run under 10 seconds in the 100m for 11 consecutive seasons

South African Record

Chart Record·2024

Set the South African record of 9.82 seconds at the 2024 Paris Olympics