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From Botswana to Beijing 4x400m team qualifies for World Championships

02 May 2026

Botswana 4x400 men’s relay has qualified for the World Championships after running a time of 2:57.52 in heat one finishing in position two at the ongoing Debswana World Athletics Relays held at the National Stadim. The Championships will be held in Beijing in 2027.

For a very longtime, the team, which is currently ranked number one in the World, has never missed a qualification spot, and has always made it to the finals in every competition.

The team is made up of Bhekempilo Eppie, Justice Oratile, Collen Kebinatshipi, and Bayapo Ndori. ENDS 

Source : BOPA

Author : Anastacia Sibanda

Location : GABORONE

Event : World Relays

Date : 02 May 2026