Mental strength pushes Kebinatshipi to greatness

However, hedid not allow the situation to affect his semi-final race, where he shocked the world by posting a new Personal Best (PB), National Record (NR) and World Lead (WL) of 43.61. Kebinatshipi emerged from a strong group which included Jereem Richards (44.12) and Jacory Patterson (44.19) who both advanced to the final on the strength of their times.

Speaking after the race, Kebinatshipi said running a world lead means there is a lot that will have to do during the final after running a comfortable race. “It is just my mind that has not been ready, my body has always been ready. I just have to take a rest, sharpen my mind for final,” he said.