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Track legend has tipped to challenge his compatriot and rival, not just on the track, but in the realm of showmanship as well.
This comes on the heels of Bednarek’s commanding performance at the
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South Africa’s Akani Simbine clocked a world leading time to edge out Kenya’s Ferdinand Omanyala at the Botswana Golden Grand Prix.
During the Kingston Slam, held from April 4 to April 6, as he clinched the double in the men’s short sprints.
Beyond just winning, he brought flair and personality to the track, drawing comparisons to
Bednarek made headlines with the debut of his signature headgear in dramatic fashion, something that caught even Gatlin’s attention.
“Listen, Kenny understood the assignment from beginning to end, on the track and off the track,” Gatlin said on a recent episode of The podcast with co-host Rodney Green.
Kenya U20 squad set for AFCON in Egypt after Morocco camp aiming for World Cup spot with strong local lineup.
“At the press conference and red carpet photo shoot, he showed up dressed to impress, accompanied by a photographer dressed in all black and wearing a mask, carrying a bulletproof case. Inside was the official Kenny Bednarek headband, unveiled as part of his Grand Slam campaign,» noted Gatlin.
The headband has become a signature element of Bednarek’s persona, further solidifying his unique star power.
saw him edge out top-tier athletes like and fellow both of whom were part of the 2024 Paris Olympics lineup.
Rising Stars have landed a tough AFCON U20 group featuring African heavyweights, setting the stage for a thrilling challenge.
Gatlin’s co-host, Rodney Green, noted that Bednarek’s performance sent a clear message to reigning sprint king Noah Lyles.
“Kung Fu Kenny came through with the hat trick—the 100m and 200m. He’s letting everyone know, ‘I ain’t scared.’ This makes me even more excited to see Noah now. Like, where’s Noah at? This is definitely a situation for him,” said Green.
Bednarek and Lyles are expected to continue their rivalry from last season, which featured dramatic highs and lows.
ahead of Jamaica’s Kishane Thompson, while Bednarek placed seventh.
However, , who took bronze—both finishing behind Botswana’s rising star, Letsile Tebogo.
With both athletes eyeing major titles in the current campaign, fans can look forward to thrilling clashes as America’s top sprinters reignite their fierce rivalry.
