TOKYO (Reuters) -Botswana’s 21-year-old Busang Collen Kebinatshipi won gold in the world 400 metres on Thursday, roaring clear in 43.53 seconds, with compatriot Bayapo Ndori taking bronze on a memorable night for the African nation.
Kebinatshipi, who scorched a season-leading 43.61 in the semi-finals on Tuesday, ran a brilliantly judged race as others went out hard, and came off the final bend strongly, driving through the rain for a dominant victory.
Jareem Richards of Trinidad and Tobago took silver in a national record 43.72 seconds, with Ndori third in 44.20.
(Reporting by Mitch Phillips, editing by Timothy Heritage)
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