Ferdinand Omanyala Omurwa has a lot of Kenyans rallying behind him after his stellar performances at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.
Ferdinand Omanyala Omurwa has set a new National Record of 10.00 seconds getting the third position in the 100m semi-final.
He came third after Fred Kerley(9.96), Andre De Grasse(9.98), at the Men’s 100M semi-finals.
Men’s 100M Semi-Final results:
1. [USA]Fred Kerley – 9.96
2. [Canada] Andre De Grasse – 9.98
3. [Kenya] Ferdinand Omurwa – 10.00
4. [South Africa] Gift Leotlela – 10.03
5. [France] Jimmy Vicaut – 10.11
6. [Jamaica] Yohan Blake – 10.14
7. [Nigeria] Usheoritse Itsekiri – 10.29 [Britain] Reece Prescod
“It’s been by faaaaarrr the best championships. Two national records (10.01/10.00) in two days at the Olympic games. 
Beating my idol 
Ferdinand Omanyala’s dream came true after sprinting and beating Yohan Blake of Jamaica, his role model. Unfortunately, he’s missed out on the final, the semi-final 3 was quite fast.
He might have failed to reach the 100M finals but he’s content for now after he beat his role model. Kenyans are proud of him for achieving such a feat at the Olympics. Kenyans are already talking about him already trending under “Ferdinand Omanyala” on Twitter.
Kenya’s Reactions on Twitter over his performance
Kenya loves and respects you Ferdinand Omanyala! #Olympics
Every day you’re just making us proud! Wow this guy is a gift to us 👏🏾
— Idah Waringa (@IdahWaringa) August 1, 2021
Another Kenyan record by Ferdinand Omanyala 10:00 just wow pic.twitter.com/3nIRzLtvRz
— Evelyn Watta (@evelynwatta) August 1, 2021
Wether you qualify or not , we Kenyans are happy of Ferdinand Omanyala – making us proud💯🎉 he beat yohan Blake 😜😜
Retweet for him 🇰🇪🇰🇪 pic.twitter.com/apqTLX0ulk
— UDAKU_SACCO🇰🇪 (@Udaku_Sacco) August 1, 2021
Ferdinand Omanyala smashes the National Record and finishes 3rd by clocking 10 seconds. One Word for this Kenyan Legend? 🇰🇪 pic.twitter.com/F9oVOzYNw3
— KENYA (@BrandKenya) August 1, 2021
Congratulations Emmanuel Korir & Ferguson Rotich for qualifying for the finals of the men's 800M at the Tokyo Olympics.
It was great to also see sprinter Ferdinand Omanyala set a new National Record of 10.00seconds in 100M semi finals despite not qualifying for the finals. pic.twitter.com/2HmsWipCQ8
— James Orengo (@orengo_james) August 1, 2021
Ferdinand Omanyala Omurwa has made history and done the country proud at the #Tokyo2020 Olympics by being the first Kenyan sprinter to qualify for the 100m semi finals & missing the finals by a slight margin. @moscakenya @KenyaTokyo #TokyoOlympics #TeamKenya🇰🇪 #YouAreTheReason pic.twitter.com/bT1YiOIFdy
— State House Kenya (@StateHouseKenya) August 1, 2021
Ferdinand Omanyala that was fantastic run. Third in semi final, personal best of 10s. Finals knocking. #Tokyo2020 pic.twitter.com/aM8KDIVps9
— Millicent Omanga (@MillicentOmanga) August 1, 2021
Clean run from Ferdinand Omanyala @Ferdiomanyala Making Kenya Proud #TokyoOlympics2020 #Tokyo2020 #TeamKenya #TeamKenya100M 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 pic.twitter.com/JfQ0YlS5RD
— Kileleshwa MCA / State House – 2042 (@EdgarGinaMBA) August 1, 2021
Proud of our boy Ferdinand Omanyala for Finishing 3rd in Heat 1 of the semifinals clocking 10:00 seconds A new national Record
Presented Kenya well …
The best sprinter on our Kenyan Soil #TeamKenya100M pic.twitter.com/upyuAd8XCo— BRIAN🇰🇪 Eldoret Pundit. (@eldoretpundit) August 1, 2021
Ladies and Gentlemen it's a new national record from Ferdinand Omanyala 10:00sec in men 100m semifinal. #Tokyo2020 #TeamKenya #Olympics
📷 /Reuters pic.twitter.com/l8WP58UCbA
— 🇰🇪 Tokyo 2020 🇰🇪 (@SportsPhotosKe) August 1, 2021
Ferdinand Omanyala is out here breaking records 🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪 pic.twitter.com/YE6tEAi6q8
— ⟭⟬Beatrice Mwithaga 💜ᴾᵀᴰ ⟬⟭ (@BeatriceMwitha1) August 1, 2021
Even if Ferdinand Omanyala didn't make it to the finals, he did Kenya Proud. That was a great performance. I am sure if he made it to the finals he could have done an under 10 seconds. 🇰🇪
— BRAVIN YURI (@BravinYuri) August 1, 2021
For the record Ferdinand Omanyala @Ferdiomanyala is my fellow Teso. Stop claiming him! pic.twitter.com/eFgJ0zS77d
— THE SEASON (@castrofy26) August 1, 2021
In Pictures: Ferdinand Omanyala in the Men's 100m semi-final at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. Omanyala set a new personal best and national record of 10.00 seconds. Congratulations team Kenya! #TeamKenyaGoldHunt pic.twitter.com/4SKRXqZOsa
— Ronoh Cornelius (Kipchumba). (@kipro_hon) August 1, 2021
Ferdinand Omanyala, officially it is a loss BUT bro, you carried Kenya to the Olympics 100m dash for the first time in a long time. We don't even try there we left it to Jamaicans, but you did it! You set a NATIONAL record today!
You are a G.O.A.T! In our hearts you won! 🇰🇪💯 pic.twitter.com/fNzoRYLjUf
— Polycarp Hinga® 🇰🇪 (@PolycarpHinga) August 1, 2021
Beating Yohan Blake my idol is something i will cherish for a long time says Ferdinand Omanyala as he waits to know if he has qualified for the 100m final
— Celestine Karoney (@cjkaroney) August 1, 2021
Ferdinand Omanyala sprint to beat Yohan Blake of Jamaica, one of the best sprinter of all time to sets a new national record of 10:00
Congratulations we are proud of you. pic.twitter.com/U69LMALPPd
— DP 🇰🇪 (@DanChepta) August 1, 2021
Ferdinand Omanyala ran two races at the @Tokyo2020 Olympics,in both races he broke his own national record which now stands at 10:00. This ninja has lowered the national 100M record 4 times this year. Take a bow son, you are the best. pic.twitter.com/jBsJ3KwLOA
— Kenyan Facts 🇰🇪 (@KResearcher) August 1, 2021
