Coach okays Makwala in fast and furious race

Friday, August 28, 2015

Isaac Makwala’s coach, Justice Dipeba said the athlete did well in a fast and furious 400m final where the top three did sub 44 seconds for the first time in history.

Makwala finished fifth in the race and relinquished his African record of 43:72 seconds after South African Wayne Van Niekerk clocked 43:48 to win gold.

“It was one of the best races in the history of athletics, the first time we get top the three guys under 44 seconds.

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