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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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Gov’t needs to give health care urgency it requires

The Member of Parliament is warning that patients suffering from chronic conditions continue to face potentially life-threatening interruptions to their treatment because of unreliable access to medicines.Amid the shortages, many Batswana have been left with no choice but to look for other treatment alternatives such as herbs, with many not having had been scientifically tested for effectiveness.Medications for hypertension, diabetes, heart...

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