Simbine ready to go in Tokyo

Though he hasn't looked as sharp as he usually would going into a major international championship, experienced sprinter Akani Simbine (above) says he is ready to tear up the track at the World Athletics Championships starting in Tokyo on Saturday.

- Wesley Botton

Opening his campaign earlier than usual this year, 31-year-old Simbine opted to compete on the indoor circuit for the first time, which culminated in a bronze medal in the 60m final at the World Indoor Championships in Nanjing.

He then won three successive 100m races on the Diamond League circuit, but knowing he couldn't hold his form throughout the year, he had to take a mid-season break from racing.