Striving for African gold in track and field

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 20Magano Naseb (Oranjemund Private School) 200mEustace Springbok (Mao Zedong High School) 400m UNDER 18Martin 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

Striving for African gold in track and field

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Namibian Sun 2025-07-15

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Striving for African gold in track and field

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