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Time running out for relay teams

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Against time: The 4x400m relay team could miss out on qualification PIC: BenDan Photography

Time is running out for the Botswana 4x400m mixed relay and the 4x400m women’s relay team to qualify for the World Athletics Championships, with the July 20 deadline fast approaching.

The mixed relay team was in the qualifying bracket after clocking the fastest time of 3:15.29 during the Lefika Relays in June. However, the team has now dropped to position 20.

The women’s 4x400m relay team is in position 16 after recording 3:28.79 during the Kenya National Championships last month. The team is on the verge of being removed from the qualification bracket by the Nigerian team that will be in action today (Friday).

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