Montsho stages golden comeback

Amantle Montsho PIC: MONIRUL BHUIYAN/PRESS PHOTO
Amantle Montsho PIC: MONIRUL BHUIYAN/PRESS PHOTO

Amantle Montsho masterfully turned back the hands of time as she strode to the women's 400m gold at the Commonwealth Games this afternoon.

Montsho became the first Botswana athlete to win a gold medal at the Commonwealth Games in New Delhi in 2010, but had a forgettable tournament four years later in Glasgow where she tested positive for a banned substance.

With many writing her chances off, Montsho bounced back spectacularly on Wednesday afternoon before a crowd of 35,000 cheering spectators in Gold Coast, Australia.

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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