Africa-Press – Botswana. Bayapo Ndori displayed an impressive performance during the Botswana Athletics Association (BAA) series at the National Stadium Saturday.
Consequently, he qualified for the World Athletics Championships slated for Budapest in August.
Ndori ran in heat six and stopped the clock at 44.61 followed by Anthony Pesela with 45.78 while Ditiro Nzamani recorded 46.21.
Coach, Kebonyemodisa Mosimanyane, said the outcome did not come as a shock because they had been preparing throughout the week.
Mosimanyane said he was happy Ndori recorded his personal best and that his early qualification would give them time to focus on preparing for the World Championships.
He said Ndori had taken part in the World Championships before and was confident that he had what it took to hit the qualifying mark.
For his part, Ndori said good work, dedication and resilience during the off season had paid dividends.
He said he was happy he executed the race plan though it was no walk in the park.
“Generally I am happy I qualified early. So, I am leaving for training camp in America. My focus will be preparing for the competition and not chasing qualifying time,” he said.
In the 400 metres women Christine Botlogetswe finished on position one with 54.51, followed by Obakeng Kamberuka with 55.43 while Golekanye Chikani finished third with 56.36.
Jayson Mandoze won the 100 metres men category with 10.57 beating veteran Karabo Mothibi who finished second with 10.62, while Casper Matswagothata settled for position three with 10.88.
In the long jump men, Norman Chibane scooped position with 7.42m followed by Tlhalefo Ramatalana and Tebogo Moepeng with 7.33m and 7.30m respectively.
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