Letsile wipes doping tears

Letsile Tebogo in action PIC: ROGER SEDRES
Letsile Tebogo in action PIC: ROGER SEDRES

When a nation was looking for a lift following a deflating week in which three doping cases were reported, Letsile Tebogo, the world’s rising athletics star, like superman, came to a timely rescue.

After the Zebras and Mares had done reasonably well in their respective COSAFA Cup and Women’s Africa Cup of Nations assignments, three doping incidents reared their ugly heads to foul the celebratory mood.

The strong stench of doping swept across the country, with particularly the Nijel Amos case leaving a sour taste. Amos was ruled out of the World Championships at the 11th hour after returning a positive test for a banned substance. It was a crushing blow, coming just days after long and triple jumper, Thalosang Tshireletso had been found on the wrong side of the anti-doping rules. Then enter the effervescent Tebogo, who made his World Championships bow in Oregon on Saturday morning.

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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