South Africa’s Akani Simbine was well beaten into second place in the final of the men’s 100m at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.

South Africa’s Akani Simbine was well beaten into second place in the final of the men’s 100m at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.

WATCH: Simbine bags silver, ‘happy’ with result

Look back at the thrilling race as Akani Simbine captured silver in the men’s 100m final at the Commonwealth Games.

South Africa’s Akani Simbine was well beaten into second place in the final of the men’s 100m at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.

South Africa’s Akani Simbine was well beaten into second place in the final of the men’s 100m at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.

South Africa’s Akani Simbine was well beaten into second place in the final of the men’s 100m at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham on Wednesday.

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Kenya’s Ferdinand Omanyala stormed to victory in a time of 10.02, with Simbine taking the silver medal in 10.13.

Simbine was looking to become only the third male athlete in Commonwealth Games history to secure back-to-back 100m titles, but it ultimately wasn’t to be.

Simbine had spoken earlier in the week about needing to make a strong start to execute the perfect race, but in the final he looked sluggish out of the blocks as the powerful Kenyan burst ahead in the first 40m and never looked back.

“I would’ve taken a sub-10 race and a clean race, but I’m struggling with my start at the moment, but I’m just happy, I came on the podium – the second time in the Commonwealth Games,” said Simbine after the race.

“It was just to give it my all and try and make sure I get a clean race in, which I didn’t. But I’m happy, I was able to fight and make my way back on the podium.”

“To have medalled was always the goal, making sure I medal in major championships and I’m just happy I could fight my way back into a medal position. This year has been a championship year and to finally get a medal in a major event and finish off the year strong for me it’s a plus.

“I’m happy, but not happy with the execution of my race. I’m happy I have a medal and I can go home with it, I’m on the podium again.”

You can reflect on the thrilling race below as Simbine finished second:

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Simbine will next turn attention to reaching the podium in the World Athletics Championship and Olympic Games.

“It’s my third Commonwealth Games, last one I won gold and this one I won silver. It fuels me more in my heart and to make sure I come back stronger next year,” said Simbine.

“I’ve been in this race for a while, but I’m still young, I’ve made my name in the sprinting world. I hope I can stay in the game and keep pushing and one day get that Worlds and Olympic medal, and do our nation proud.”