Botswana finds golden moments in Gold Coast

Amantle Montsho.PIC: MONIRUL BHUIYAN
Amantle Montsho.PIC: MONIRUL BHUIYAN

Gold Coast, a coastal Australian city famed for its long sandy beaches and is home to several theme parks, this week provided Botswana with two memorable golden moments, writes MQONDISI DUBE

There is no gold mining activity in Gold Coast, but, heading into the final two days of competition at the Commonwealth Games, Botswana had picked two golden moments. There was a silver moment to savour as well.

Tried and tested athletes, Isaac Makwala and Amantle Montsho, who are entering the twilight of their careers, stamped their authority as they each won two gold medals in the 400m. Baboloki Thebe finished second behind Makwala to complete the first ever Botswana one and two, in a major, global competition.

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