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Proud moment: The men’s 4x400 relay team PIC: WORLD ATHLETICS
Proud moment: The men’s 4x400 relay team PIC: WORLD ATHLETICS

In the wee hours of Sunday morning, Batswana braved the early winter cold to stay up and witness a historic win by the 4x400m men's relay team.

The team bagged a historic gold medal at the 2024 IAAF World Athletics Relays held in Nassau, The Bahamas, on Saturday and Sunday.

This was the third medal for the team in as many appearances in the competition. However, Sunday's triumph was the best performance since their first participation in 2017. The team became the first African nation to win a medal in the men's sprint event at the World Athletics Relays.

Editor's Comment
We should care more for our infrastructure, road safety

These roads, which are vital conduits for trade and tourism, have long been in dire need of repair. However, while this development is undoubtedly a positive step, it also raises questions about broader issues of infrastructural management and road safety that deserve closer scrutiny.The A3 and A33 roads are not just any roads, they are critical arteries that connect Botswana to its neighbours and facilitate the movement of goods and people...

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