Omanyala reveals plans to open public sprint club
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The move builds on his ongoing grassroots efforts, which have already seen the elite athlete launch sprint clubs in schools across the country
Africa’s fastest man, Ferdinand Omanyala, is taking his vision of developing sprinting talent in Kenya to the next level, after revealing plans to establish a public sprint club that will be open to athletes from all backgrounds.
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The continent’s 150m record holder confirmed that the proposed club will cater not only to students in partner schools but also to aspiring sprinters outside the school system.
Even though the finer details of the initiative are yet to be made public, Omanyala assured that a full announcement will be made once the plans are finalised.
The move builds on his ongoing grassroots efforts, which have already seen the elite athlete launch sprint clubs in schools across the country.
On Wednesday, 17 December, Omanyala partnered with Merishaw School in Isinya, Kajiado County, to roll out his first school-based sprint club.
He followed this up on Sunday, 4 January, with the launch of a second club at the International School of Kenya.
Speaking to Mozzart Sport after the most recent launch, Omanyala said the initiative is driven by his desire to create a lasting legacy and ensure the country’s sprinting pipeline continues to grow.
“I am excited to launch the Sprints Club in another school, the second in Kenya. For me, this is about legacy, about building something that will outlive me.
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I want to equip these students with the necessary skills and, hopefully, produce several sprinters who will emerge from this project and go on to achieve great things,” he said.
He added that his ambition is to expand the program significantly, with a target of reaching at least 10 schools by the end of the year.
Addressing concerns from aspiring athletes who are not part of the partner schools, Omanyala revealed that plans for a public sprint club are already in motion.
“There may be questions from people who are not part of these schools. The good news is that we are also planning to launch a sprint club open to the general public.
We will communicate all the details once everything is in place. The team is already working on it, and it is coming your way, so everyone should stay ready,” he noted.
The initiative will be implemented under the Omanyala Foundation, which operates on three key pillars, with sprint talent development at its core.
The foundation is guided by the belief that every young sprinter deserves an equal opportunity to realise their full potential.
Through the program, the foundation aims to identify, nurture and mentor young athletes by offering structured pathways from school-level athletics to elite competition.
This will be achieved through the establishment of sprint clubs in schools, the training of specialised coaches, and access to professional mentorship, further strengthening Kenya’s future in sprinting.
