Statistics were against Montsho :: Mmegi Online

There was stunned disbelief when the country's brightest medal prospect, Amantle Montsho was frustrated into fourth place in the 400m race, which meant she missed out on what many believe was a deserved podium finish. However, statistics were heavily stacked against Montsho, observes Staff Writer, MQONDISI DUBE

Amantle Montsho arrived in London as the reigning 400 metres world champion, courtesy of her run at the World Championships in Daegu, South Korea, in 2011. She had won gold at the event and went on to dominate the 2012 Samsung Diamond League, which she currently leads. This made her an overwhelming favourite to pick at least a bronze medal at the London 2012 Olympic Games. But statistics, from the time she won gold in Daegu to her last Diamond League race in London, reveals Montsho had the sixth best time of the year when she went to London.

Heading to London, the top placed 400m runner was Russian, Antonina Krivoshapka with a time of 49.16 secs.

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