Like many famous athletes, Akani Simbine has had the pick of the most beautiful women in the country, scoring both on and off the track.

Now a married man, the 30-year-old has settled down with his wife, a woman named Teressa.

Over the weekend, Akani sadly missed out on an Olympic medal after placing fourth in the 100m sprint.

AKANI SIMBINE WIFE AND GIRLFRIENDS

In February, Akani Simbine announced that he had married Teressa in a traditional wedding ceremony.

“Forever yena,” he posted of the private woman, alongside several cow emojis, indicating he had successfully paid lobola.

This time around, Akani is undoubtedly keeping his relationship under wraps following his high profile romance with professional netball player Jo Prins.

The couple began dating in 2019, and Akani popped the question in 2021. The striking couple called it quits not long after, reports TshisaLive.

Before he dated Prins, Akani Simbine was linked to another stunner, TV personality Abigail Visagie, in 2017. The couple split a year later, reported Zalebs.

BABY MAMA TOO

In 2019, Akani Simbine made headlines after he fathered a child with a woman named Chantelle Hermans.

According to The Citizen, the child was born from a “brief affair” while the Olympian was still linked to Jo Prins.

Akani told the publication: “My family met with the family of my child’s mother, and as a proud father, I have committed to supporting my son in line with his various needs and requirements.

The mother said of her ex: “Akani has been present from day one and definitely provides for our son.”

Of their relationship “overlap”, she said: “I can not speak for Akani’s relationship as that does not affect me nor my son. I believe that people see Akani and I are not together and believe that there needs to be more to the story. There really isn’t. We have a beautiful baby boy together. Both sides of our families know and love him and we are appreciative of that.”

‘I HAVE A BEAUTIFUL FAMILY’

Speaking in a media briefing ahead of the Paris 2024 Olympics, Akani Simbine claimed that he was “in the best shape” of his life.

He added: “I’m happy and life is good. I have a beautiful family and they’re here supporting me. I’m in a good space and have good energy around me. I’m grateful for all the support I’ve been getting and see the good wishes on social media”.

Akani inadvertently revealed that he had more than one child.

He continued: “Having my parents, wife and kids here is special. It’s the first time they’ve ever been together to watch me race. The last time my parents watched me was at the 2017 world champs. Having their support here means the world to me.”