Kenya’s Omanyala-led team qualify for men’s 4x100m World Champs in Tokyo

Kenya’s 4x100m Relay Team Books Spot at 2025 World Championships in Tokyo

Omanyala Anchors Team to Season-Best Time at World Relays

May 11, 2025 – Nairobi, Kenya – Kenya’s men’s 4x100m relay team has successfully qualified for the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo after a stellar performance at the World Relays held over the weekend.

The team finished second in their heat, clocking a season-best time that guaranteed them an automatic berth in the global championship event.

Omanyala’s Power Finish Secures Qualification

The team was anchored by African 100m record-holder Ferdinand Omanyala, who delivered a powerful final leg to push Kenya across the finish line and into qualification territory.

“This is a great step for Kenyan sprinting. We’re not just participating — we’re competing,” Omanyala said after the race.

Historic Achievement in Sprint Relay

Traditionally known for middle- and long-distance dominance, Kenya’s qualification in the 4x100m sprint relay marks a milestone moment for the country’s sprint program, which has been gaining traction in recent years under targeted development.

Tokyo 2025: All Eyes on Kenyan Speedsters

With the qualification secured, the team now shifts focus to intensified training and baton-exchange precision, as they prepare to face the world’s best in Tokyo in September 2025.

 

Athletics Kenya officials praised the team’s performance, calling it “a sign of Kenya’s growing sprint potential” and committed to supporting preparations in the run-up to the championships.