Maputo 2011
All-Africa Games
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Botswana

Botswana won 2 golds with Amantle Montsho's dominant 400m victory being a standout moment. Their sprinters and relay teams continued their rise in African athletics.

Delegation
80
Overall Rank
#15
Capital
Gaborone
Medal Haul
Gold
2
Silver
3
Bronze
2
Total
7
Medal Events
EventSportAthleteMedal
Men's 400mathletics
Isaac Makwala44.92s
G
Men's High Jumpathletics
Kabelo Kgosiemang2.25m
G
Women's 400mathletics
Amantle Montsho50.44s
G
Men's Lightweight (60kg)boxing
Onalethata Thekiso
S
Star Athletes
Athletics

Isaac Makwala

Stormed to gold in the Men's 400m at the 2011 All-Africa Games in Maputo with a blistering performance off the final bend, and contributed to Botswana's silver medal in the 4x400m relay, announcing himself as one of Africa's premier quarter-milers.

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Athletics

Amantle Montsho

Won gold in the Women's 400m at the 2011 All-Africa Games as the reigning World Champion, delivering a dominant performance at Zimpeto that confirmed Botswana's status as a rising force in African and global sprinting.

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Flag Bearer at Opening Ceremony
Amantle Montsho