In 2025, South African sprint star Akani Simbine, remains Africa’s sprint king, having run sub-10 seconds every year for 11 consecutive years, surpassing even Usain Bolt’s record.
Behind his decorated career of near-podium finishes, national records, and relays is a savvy businessman who has built a solid financial portfolio through prize money, endorsements, and investments.
What Is Akani Simbine’s Net Worth in 2025?
As of 2025, Akani Simbine’s net worth is estimated to be between $1 million and $5 million. While that figure may seem modest compared to global superstars like Noah Lyles or Fred Kerley, it’s impressive for an athlete who launched his career from humble beginnings at a community college.
The bulk of Simbine’s wealth comes from his sprinting exploits, lucrative sponsorships, endorsement deals, and smart real estate investments in Johannesburg.
How Much Does Akani Simbine Earn From Racing?
Simbine’s earnings on the track remain a significant part of his financial success. In May 2025, he bagged $20,000 for his 9.98-second win at the Shanghai Diamond League meet, a race under the elite “Diamond+ Discipline” category that also came with added bonuses.
In 2024, Akani raked in around $18,000 from Diamond League meets alone, placing him among the top five earners for the men’s 100m that season.
At the 2024 Paris Olympics, Simbine narrowly missed an individual medal, clocking a national record of 9.82 seconds in the 100m final to finish fourth — just 0.01 seconds off the podium. However, he redeemed his campaign by anchoring South Africa’s 4x100m relay team to a silver medal, earning roughly $4,000 from the South African Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee (SASCOC).
Had he clinched individual gold, Simbine stood to pocket $50,000 from World Athletics , a first-time Olympic prize money initiative, plus an additional $21,000 (R400,000) from SASCOC.
Akani Simbine’s Sponsorships and Brand Endorsements
In 2023, Visa named him to their high-profile Team Visa campaign for the Paris 2024 Olympics, alongside global icons like Simone Biles and Kylian Mbappé.
His endorsement portfolio also includes a former seven-figure deal with UK-based Avanti Communications (2019–2022), aimed at empowering African youth through technology and education initiatives.
Simbine’s other partnerships reflect his personal values and community focus. As an ambassador for the Laureus Sport for Good Foundation, he champions the use of sport as a tool for social change. Luxury brands like Richard Mille have also featured prominently in his endorsement lineup, turning his Instagram posts to over 500,000 followers into both lifestyle statements and branding opportunities.
At 31, Simbine is still clocking sub-10 second times and chasing titles. In April 2025, he won the Xiamen Diamond League 100m in 9.99 seconds.
A week later, he’ll captain South Africa’s relay team at the World Relays in Guangzhou.
