Makwala powers to Commonwealth gold

Makwala and Thebe PIC: MONIRUL BHUIYAN/PRESS PHOTO
Makwala and Thebe PIC: MONIRUL BHUIYAN/PRESS PHOTO

Isaac Makwala gave the country the first medal at this year's Commonwealth Games with a powerful 400m run at lunch time. Baboloki Thebe completed a fruitful outing for Botswana when he took silver.

Tucked in the inside lane, Makwala sprung away and was never in danger of being caught, as he eased into the lead at the final bend.

The result was never in doubt and he crossed the finish line in 44.55 seconds, with countryman Baboloki Thebe second in a time of 45.09sec. Javon Francis, of Jamaica, was third in 45.11sec.

Editor's Comment
Congratulations Anicia Gaothuse!

The contest had 10 beautiful young girls as finalists and unfortunately only one could wear the crown.The judges picked Anicia Gaothuse. To all those who feel their contestant should have won ahead of Anicia for whatever reason, hardly; the judges found Anicia to be the best among the best, so desist from disrespecting our newly crowned queen on social media or anywhere else, for that matter! Each of the 10 beautiful young women had supporters...

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