In a landmark moment for African athletics, Botswana’s 21-year-old Collen Kebinatshipi stormed to victory in the men’s 400m final at the World Athletics Championships, becoming the first athlete from his country to win a world title in a men’s event.
Kebinatshipi clocked a blistering 43.53 seconds, setting a new national record and edging out Trinidad and Tobago’s Jereem Richards, who also set a national record with his silver medal finish at 43.72 seconds.
Botswana doubled its celebration when 24-year-old Bayapo Ndori secured bronze in 44.20 seconds, holding off Jamaica’s veteran Rusheen McDonald, who faded in the final stretch to place fourth at 44.28 seconds.
“This is my first title, and it feels crazy. I’m proud of our progress as a nation and as a continent,” Kebinatshipi said after his historic win.
The final, absent of defending champions, showcased a new generation of sprinters, underscoring the rise of Botswana as a powerhouse in athletics and signaling a promising future for the sport across Africa.
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