Hopes high as trio braces for World Championship final

Kebinatshipi
Kebinatshipi

Botswana is expected to take up one or more podium places today as the trio of Collen Kebinatshipi, Bayapo Ndori, and Lee Bhekempilo Eppie compete in the 400m final at the World Athletics Championships.

The final is set for 3:10pm with Eppie running from lane four, whilst Kebinatshipi, who holds the World Lead, will start in lane five, whilst Ndori is in lane eight. Athletics coach, Lebone Moreri, said it is not going to be an easy final, but the athletes have picked form at a perfect time, even if they are to run again, they can still do wonders. “I foresee us winning the race with a world record; the rest will follow. I wish South Africa could settle for silver, followed by Kenya. My wish is to turn the world around and make Africa a 400m powerhouse,” he said.

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