Sprinters Akani Simbine and Gift Leotlela proudly flew the South African flag on the opening night of the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo.
Both qualified for Sundays semifinals of the 100 metres.
27-year-old Leotlela from Phuthaditjhaba upstaged his vastly more experienced countryman, winning his heat in a personal best time of 9.87 seconds.
