Fiery Akani Simbine lays down marker for Wayde and co on Twitter

Akani Simbine, who is currently the fastest man in the world this year, has already stirred interest for next month’s national championships in Potchefstroom.

The 23-year-old sprinter, who clocked 9.93 earlier this month at a meet in Pretoria, took to Twitter to engage in some banter with his nearest rivals.

First, he asked Henricho Bruintjies if he’s ready to defend his national 100m title.

Simbine lost out to Bruintjies last year in Stellenbosch but clearly feels confident of gaining revenge.

So King B what you saying about that SA title? I'm coming for it 👑@KINGBRUINTJIES

— Akani Simbine (@AkaniSimbine) March 23, 2017

But his rival, who hails from Paarl, took leaf out of Basketball legend Michael Jordan’s book.

Jordan won three consecutive titles for 1996-1998 with the Chicago Bulls, leading to Bruintjies’ reference.

https://twitter.com/KINGBRUINTJIES/status/844900142453063681

There’s another potential stumbling block for Simbine though: Olympic hero Wayde van Niekerk will be competing for national 100m title.

Hope you kept it safe and warm for me King B https://t.co/9LLS3rOzZP

— Wayde van Niekerk (@WaydeDreamer) March 23, 2017

Not that he’s too worried about having to race the 400m world record holder.

I hope you're ready for the heat 🔥🔥🔥 #filluppotch

— Akani Simbine (@AkaniSimbine) March 23, 2017

It all promises to be a fascinating meet next month.

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