Agency :
Africa’s fastest man Ferdinand Omanyala said Thursday he will miss the World Athletics Championships in the United States because of a delay in securing a visa.
The Kenyan sprinter had been hoping to shine in the 100m at the championships that open on Friday in Eugene, Oregon.
“I have given up my trip to Oregon. Even if I am given a visa today it’s too late,” a bitterly disappointed Omanyala said.
He had been due to compete in the 100m heats on Friday, but lost a race against time to secure his US visa and travel to Oregon-a trip of about 24 hours or more.
