Teenager breaks national javelin record

 
The massive throw by the 19-year-old in the finals late on Saturday afternoon saw her better the 39.95m set in 2006. "I wasn't aiming at setting a new record. I just wanted to do well today and this is quite encouraging for me," a surprised Lefitile told Sport Monitor. The Francistown Athletics Club (FAC) javelin thrower walked away with an P5,000 bonus on top of the P1,000 prize money.

The sponsors of the national championships, Senn Foods gave the bonus as a reward for the new record.The bonus was not part of the sponsorship. "This must encourage other athletes that hard work pays off. The only special thing I would say I did was follow my training programme consistently and I am grateful to my family and friends for all the support they have given me," she said. Despite her remarkable feat, it was the upset caused in the 100m that stole the limelight at the championships.