Amos' triumph highlights sports progress

Since gaining independence from Britain on September 30, 1966, Botswana was yet to taste a medal at the biggest sporting event. Coincidentally, success was achieved at the former colonial power's backyard when Amos was involved in the fastest 800 metre race in history.

That silver medal triumph on a Thursday night will forever remain etched in the  country's history books. It was Botswana's first medal at the Olympics, which although not necessarily the cherry on top, proved how, just like good wine, Botswana sport has mellowed with age.