Botswana at the 2011 World Championships in Athletics

Botswana at the
2011 World Championships in Athletics
WA codeBOT
National federationBotswana Athletics Association
Websitewww.fecoa.org
in Daegu
Competitors3
Medals
Gold
1
Silver
0
Bronze
0
Total
1
World Championships in Athletics appearances

Botswana competed at the 2011 World Championships in Athletics from August 27 to September 4 in Daegu, South Korea.

Team selection

A team of 3 athletes was announced to represent the country in the event.[1]

Medalists

The following competitor from Botswana won a medal at the Championships

Amantle Montsho narrowly defeated Allyson Felix to become Botswana's first World or Olympic track and field champion
Medal Athlete Event
 Gold Amantle Montsho 400 metres

Results

Men

Track and Road events

Athlete Event Heats Semifinals Final
Result Rank Result Rank Result Rank
Pako Seribe 400 metres 46.97 27 Did not advance

Field events

Athlete Event Qualification Final
Result Rank Result Rank
Kabelo Kgosiemang High jump 2.21 25 Did not advance

Women

Track and Road events

Athlete Event Heats Semifinals Final
Result Rank Result Rank Result Rank
Amantle Montsho 400 metres 50.95 1 Q 50.13 1 49.56 NR 1st place, gold medalist(s)

References

  1. ^ Three go to World athletics championships, The Botswana Gazette, August 17, 2011, archived from the original on April 4, 2012, retrieved August 19, 2011
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