Makwala and Co. inspiration wave hitting the right spots

Friday, June 01, 2018

PALAPYE: After the recent dominance of local runners in the 400m races on the international stage, the single round race has become synonymous with Botswana and younger athletes appear to have been inspired to carry the baton.

Isaac Makwala, Baboloki Thebe, Karabo Sibanda, Amantle Montsho, Lydia Jele, Christine Botlogetswe and others, have been remarkable in the 400m races having won gold medals for the country on the big stage.

Their exploits on the international stage have not gone unnoticed. In the lower echelons of athletics, the inspired young locals’ prospects are turning heads in the 400m race.

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Makwala and Co. inspiration wave hitting the right spots

PALAPYE: After the recent dominance of local runners in the 400m races on the international stage, the single round race has become synonymous with Botswana and younger athletes appear to have been inspired to carry the baton.

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