South Africa's 100m champion Akani Simbine surprised himself by clocking a 'season best' in London at Saturday's Day 1 of the IAAF Diamond League meeting.
Simbine was in superb form in the men's 100m event, picking up valuable IAAF Diamond League points at the 10th leg of the series.
First, he coasted to victory in his heat in 10.01 seconds, and Simbine returned to the track an hour later to win the final in a 'season best' (SB) of 9.93.
Local favourite Britain's Zarnel Hughes finished second in 9.95 and former world champion Yohan Blake of Jamaica was third in 9.97.
"I'm really happy with the time," Simbine said. "I came here to get the Diamond League points and make sure I get the win to build confidence, and (instead) I've come away with a Season's Best.
"It's always amazing running here and I'm just pleased to come out healthy and finish on top."
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