Joy For Thebe, Blow For Sibanda

Monday, May 29, 2017

Thebe stretched American, LaShawn Merritt

There was joy for Baboloki Thebe while Karabo Sibanda suffered an injury blow at the Prefontaine Classic 400 in the US on Saturday night.

Thebe finished second behind American favourite, LaShawn Merritt while Sibanda pulled out after the first curve of the 400m race. Sibanda went down clutching his hamstring and there would be immediate concerns over his participation at the World Championships penciled for London in August.

While there was agony for Sibanda, Thebe erased the pain with some fine running, finishing behind the seasoned American, who at 30, is 10years Thebe’s senior.

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Joy For Thebe, Blow For Sibanda

There was joy for Baboloki Thebe while Karabo Sibanda suffered an injury blow at the Prefontaine Classic 400 in the US on Saturday night.

The projects magazine in collaboration with Stanbic bank launched the future of mining summit 2024

MISA Botswana celebrates World Press Freedom day

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TAFIC targets top four finish

Selefu

Selefu

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