Botswana has sent a strong 13-man team to the IAAF World Championships in London, United Kingdom. The strong team has been in camp in UK for the past two weeks and is raring to go.
The team is made up of Nijel Amos, Isaac Makwala, Baboloki Thebe, Amantle Montsho, Karabo Sibanda, Onkabetse Nkobolo, Boitumelo Masilo, Gaone Leaname Maotoanong, Lydia Jele, Goitseone Seleka, Galefele Moroko, Oarabile Babolai and Christine Botlogetswe
Most of the team has been competing in the IAAF Diamond League and have done well, and go into the World Championships in top form.
After having a bad start to the season, falling in his first race, Nijel Amos has won all his subsequent races in the lead up to the World Championships, once again raiding his hand as a favourite for the 800metres race, where he will face stiff competition from East African rivals. Amos says the team has prepared well and will give their best.
Isaac Makwala has also been burning the tracks around the world, recording personal best times in both the 400m and 200metres races. He is expected to give South African Wayde Van Nierkek a run for his money.
Former World Champion Amantle Montsho is back in action and raring to go. After serving a suspension, Montsho has come back and has hit top form, as she looks to return to the great heights of yesteryears when she won the World Championship.
The 4 by 400m men’s team has also been in great form and is expected among the podium spots.