Record-breaker Amos calls it a day

Friday, October 10, 2025 | 120 Views |

The end: Amos announced his retirement this week

The Botswana Athletics Association (BAA) this week announced the retirement of Nijel Amos, who became the first athlete to win a country's Olympic medal.

The announcement comes at a time when the nation waited with baited breath for the return of the 800m runner to the track after a three-year ban for a doping offence. This week, Amos who is now a middle-distance coach for Iran, submitted his retirement letter to the BAA.

Speaking to MmegiSport, he said it was not easy because he did not know what to say, but every word carried a memory.

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