Fuelling Africa’s Fastest Man: Ferdinand Omanyala
September 2026For Ferdinand Omanyala, becoming Africa’s fastest man has taken years of discipline, sacrifice and an unwavering commitment to getting better. From the training track in Kenya to the biggest stages in world athletics, Ferdinand has established himself as one of the continent’s most recognisable sporting figures.
For many years, USN Kenya has been proud to support Ferdinand Omanyala as his sports nutrition partner, providing nutritional support as he continues to chase new levels of performance.
Omanyala first stepped onto the global stage at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, where he placed third in his semi-final in a time of 10.00 seconds. Just two years later, he made history at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, winning gold in the 100m and becoming the first Kenyan in 60 years to claim the title. At the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, he carried the honour of serving as Kenya’s flag bearer.
His achievements have cemented his place among Africa’s elite sprinters. Holding the African 100m record with a time of 9.77 seconds, Omanyala has continued to compete on the world’s biggest stages, including the Olympic Games, World Championships, Commonwealth Games and Diamond League circuit.
His influence stretches far beyond the track. He inspires an entire generation of Kenyan sports audiences and fitness communities to challenge their own limits.
The right nutrition plays an important role in supporting his demanding training, recovery and performance. With USN as his trusted sports nutrition partner, Omanyala has the support he needs to train harder, recover stronger and keep pushing towards his next personal best.
Through this long-standing collaboration, USN Kenya continues to strengthen its connection with Kenya’s local running and athletic cultures. Whether you are an aspiring athlete or a local gym-goer pushing your physical boundaries, you deserve the same premium quality that supports Africa’s fastest man.