Sibanda reflects on fastest 400m race

Thursday, August 18, 2016

Sibanda has surpassed expectations.PIC: MONIRUL BHUIYAN...PRESS PHOTO

Track sensation, Karabo Sibanda went to the Rio Olympic Games as the underdog in a team that had the talents of Nijel Amos, Isaac Makwala and Baboloki Thebe.

He emerged as the new hero after Amos crushed out in the 800-metre heats, while Makwala fell out in the semifinal and Baboloki was kept out due to an injury.

Sibanda finished fifth in the final of the 400m with a personal best of 44:25 making him the second fastest junior (Under-20) runner in the world behind Thebe.

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