Fatigue takes toll on athletes
Friday, August 25, 2023 | 120 Views |
Clear signs of fatigue were evident as Leungo Scotch and Collen Kebinatshipi finished last in their respective heats. Compounding the issue, Bayapo Ndori, previously considered a contender for the final, suffered an injury and was unable to complete the race. Subsequently, he has been withdrawn from the men’s 4x400m relay.
The underperformance of the 400m runners has raised concerns about fatigue amongst the athletes. Chilume Ntshwarang, the senior national team coach, conveyed to Mmegi Sport that controlling the number of races athletes partake in is challenging.
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