Hunt for Olympic berths continues

The hunt for 2012 London Olympic places continues tomorrow when local athletes face off in the National Championships at the University of Botswana (UB) Stadium.

The bulk of the athletes took part in the Sports View International meet last weekend, but none managed an Olympic qualifying standard time.

The National Championship presents yet another opportunity for the athletes to book places at the London Games scheduled for July-August this year. South Africa-based sprinter Yatea Kapembera, who won the 100 and 200 metres sprints, came close in the 100 metres. His time was 10.49 secs, slightly missing the 10.18 set time.

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