# Olympic Games: Akani Simbine ran ‘n brilliant final leg for South Africa’s four-by-100-metre men’s relay team to qualify for the final. He had to come from behind to finish second behind the American team. South Africa’s other sprinters are Shaun Maswanganyi and teenagers Bayanda Walaza and Bradley Nkoana. Meanwhile Marioné Fourie won her repechage heat to sneak in the backdoor for the semifinal of the 100-metre hurdles for women.
Olympic Games: Simbine sprints men’s relay team into final