Striving for African gold in track and field

Athletics
Thirteen Namibians are looking to convert their talent and dedication into continental medals.
Andrew Poolman
  • 8 Hours Ago
A team of eight boys and five girls have qualified to represent Athletics Namibia at the Confederation of African Athletics (CAA) U18 and U20 African Championships that will be held in Abeokuta, Nigeria, from 16 to 20 July.

A total of 943 athletes from 43 countries are expected at the third edition of the continental championship.

The selected athletes had their official send-off at the Namibian Sports Commission on Friday, before departing to Nigeria yesterday.

The athletes will be accompanied by Madeleine Kotze (team manager) and Nomin Lucas (coach).



UNDER 20

Magano Naseb (Oranjemund Private School) 200m

Eustace Springbok (Mao Zedong High School) 400m



UNDER 18

Martin Nghililewenga (Windhoek High School) 100m and 200m

Caleb Bessinger (M&K Gertze) 100m and 200m

Miheshco Mouton (Roots Gymnasium) 100m

Matt-Reece Izaaks (Windhoek Gymnasium) 1500m and 3000m

Jaco Potgieter (Edugate) 110m hurdles

Christo van Rooyen (Windhoek Afrikaanse Privaatskool) 400m hurdles

Lumé Janse van Rensburg (Paarl Gymnasium) 100m hurdles

Yoritha Delie (Windhoek Gymnasium) 400m

Marike Weitz (Windhoek Gymnasium) shot put and discus throw

Ansune Smith (Windhoek Gymnasium) hammer throw

Arizhia van der Walt (Pro-Ed Akademie) high jump