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Athletics: Akani Simbine and Jo-Ané du Plessis on the podium at Diamond League in Zurich

# Athletics: South Africa’s Akani Simbine crossed the line in 9.98-seconds to finish second in the men’s 100-metres at the Diamond League Final in Zurich, Switzerland. His compatriot, Bayanda Walaza, pulled up with a hamstring injury. American Christian Coleman won the race with Jamaica’s Ackeem Blake in third. South Africa’s Jo-Ané du Plessis finished third in the women’s javelin, which was won by Elina Tzengko of Greece ahead of Serbian Adriana Vilagos. World indoor champion Prudence Sekgodiso ended sixth in the women’s 800-metres.