Mixed relay team on brink of history

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The mixed 4x400m relay team comprised of among others, Baboloki Thebe

The mixed 4x400m relay team is on the brink of making history by qualifying for the Budapest World Athletics Championships.

The team clocked the national record of 3:15.20 during the Lefika International Relays that were held over the weekend at the National Stadium.

The result has elevated the team to rank number nine in the world, which is a qualification for the World Athletics Championships since the team only needs to be in the top 16 to qualify.

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