Perfect timing for Kelaotswe
Friday, July 06, 2018
For athletes to make the cut for major sporting events such as the Olympic Games and the World Championships, there is a stipulated time set for them to complete their particular race. Without time, the race would be more of tea without sugar. Winning the race is one thing, and the time an athlete clocks is the cherry on top.
At the end of the finish line, there is a timer, the official whose job is to record athletes’ times. Tshepo Kelaotswe is Botswana’s only timing specialist. He started off as an athlete and his curiosity eventually led him to pursue a course in timing.
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