Amos returns to US base after Gold Coast agony

Amos recuperating in America
Amos recuperating in America

Nijel Amos did not alight when the plane carrying the Gold Coast heroes touched down at the Sir Seretse Khama International Airport on Wednesday.

Instead, the 800m runner headed straight back to his United States base after a disappointing end to his Commonwealth Games campaign.

He finished eighth in the finals and later revealed he had suffered a calf injury. Amos was a medal prospect in Gold Coast after his 2014 gold medal achievement. Athletics coach, Mogomotsi Otsetswe told Mmegi Sport on the sidelines of the welcome dinner at the GICC on Wednesday that Amos seemed fit when he led the race until the calf muscle pain hit him.  “Calf muscle tears usually occur during acceleration. He could have suffered the injury when he was leading the race,” he said. Otsetswe said Amos is expected to recover in three weeks.  He said the athlete has gone back to his base in America to recover. Regarding the performance of the team, Otsetswe said he was impressed with the outcome that saw a medal haul of five; including two golds. “The majority of them reached the semi-finals. Preparations were spot on. It was unfortunate that injuries were rife amongst our athletes even other countries suffered the same fate,” he said. He added that athletes like Christine Botlogetswe did well achieving her personal best (PB).

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