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Africa-Press – Botswana. <\/strong><\/span>Botswana\u2019s 400m runner Collen \u2018Badboy\u2019 Kebinatshipi is the fastest junior athlete in the world after clocking 44.91s at the recent U20Africa championships held in Zambia.<\/b><\/p>\n

The 19-year-old Kebinatshipi of Jwaneng Athletics Club has qualified for the World Championships which will be held in Hungary in July.<\/p>\n

Speaking to Voice Sport, Kebinatshipi said he was happy with his time.<\/p>\n

He said qualifying for the world championships now has been a relief for him as it reduce the pressure and give him enough time as he prepares for the Championship.<\/p>\n

Kebinatshipi attributes his success to his role model and mentor, Isaac \u2018Badman\u2019 Makwala, who gave him the moniker \u2018Badboy\u2019.<\/p>\n

\u201cMakwala is always there for me, he is giving me guidance and always advises me to remain focused. We are left with only two months and I will have enough time. The competition in Zambia was very tough and it was through commitment, following coaches\u2019 instruction and hard work that I managed to run the qualifying time for the World Championships,\u201d said Kebinatshipi<\/p>\n

Botswana athletics U20 Coach, Collar Mosimakoko, says countries have different specialties in athletics and that he can officially say Botswana is the best in 400m.<\/p>\n

He said countries had brought their strongest athletes and that local athletes have learnt a lot from other athletes across the continent.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Botswana<\/a> Follow Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Botswana. Botswana\u2019s 400m runner Collen \u2018Badboy\u2019 Kebinatshipi is the fastest junior athlete in the world after clocking 44.91s at the recent U20Africa championships held in Zambia. The 19-year-old Kebinatshipi of Jwaneng Athletics Club has qualified for the World Championships which will be held in Hungary in July. 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