Akani Simbine's Confidence Shifts
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Akani Simbine: South African sprinter on shedding 'nearly man' tag

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Akani Simbine is the world leader over 100 m this year .
The 31-year-old is the first sprinter to run under the 10-second barrier in the 100 m for 11 straight years .
He is also the first South African man to win a World Indoor medal in March .
He leads South Africa's 4x100 m relay team at the World Athletics Relays in Guangzhou , China .
Sibine-Tebogo rivalry will not be renewed at the World Relays after the Botswanan withdrew from competing in China .
The 32-year-old will turn 32 on the final day of competition in Japan .
Simbine 's focus will turn to the World Championships and his bid for a podium spot at the event.
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