Collen Kebinatshipi leads Botswana to glory in men's 400m final
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In a thrilling conclusion to the men's 400m final at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, Botswana's 21-year-old Collen Kebinatshipi made history, becoming the first athlete from his country to win a world title in a men's event.
Breakdown
- Colin Kebinashipi wins the men's 400m final at the World Athletics Championship. 5s
- Kebinashipi sets a national record for Botswana with a time of 43.53 seconds. 12s
- Jereme Richards of Trinidad and Tobago takes silver with a national record of 43.72 seconds. 19s
- Botswana's Bayapondori wins bronze, finishing in 44.20 seconds. 25s
- Kebinashipi expresses pride in his achievement and the progress of Botswana and Africa. 45s