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Tebogo, Omanyala keep Botswana-Kenya rivalry on track

Picking pace: Tebogo and Omanyala PIC: CLEMENT MAHOUDEA-AFP
Picking pace: Tebogo and Omanyala PIC: CLEMENT MAHOUDEA-AFP

On a cold evening on July 9, 2012, the nation watched an epic 800m race in the English capital, as Nijel Amos’ then blossoming career, instantly touched new heights. As Amos trailed Kenya’s David Rudisha in history’s fastest two-lap race. A new rivalry was born, and more than a decade later, it is still enduring albeit in a new form, reports Mmegi Sport Staff Writer, MQONDISI DUBE

After the disappointment of seeing favourite Amantle Montsho finish fourth in the final of the 400m, hopes of a first ever Olympic Games medal during the London 2012 competition hung on the then largely unknown 18-year-old Amos.

Most had given up, given the pedigree of runners Amos faced. But the Marobela-born star stunned the world as he amassed every ounce of energy, pushing Rudisha to a new world 800m record of 1:40.91 which still stands today.

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Depression is real; let's take care of our mental health

It is not uncommon in this part of the world for parents to actually punish their children when they show signs of depression associating it with issues of indiscipline, and as a result, the poor child will be lashed or given some kind of punishment. We have had many suicide cases in the country and sadly some of the cases included children and young adults. We need to start looking into issues of mental health with the seriousness it...

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