Athlete Balemogi clears the hurdles

Clearing the hurdles: Balemogi is thriving in hurdles PIC: KENNEDY RAMOKONE
Clearing the hurdles: Balemogi is thriving in hurdles PIC: KENNEDY RAMOKONE

Hurdling is not a popular track event in Botswana, but Kealeboga Balemogi is excelling in jumping over the upright frames at high speed.

The 19-year-old specialises in the 400m and has already made his mark after he qualified for the World Junior Championships, which were scheduled for July.

However, due to the global outbreak of the coronavirus (COVID-19), Balemogi’s continued introduction to the global stage has been delayed. Kenya was due to host the global junior competition.

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