African Women Looking Sharp on Day 1 of Athletics



Earlier today, Amantle Montsho of Botswana produces the best time in the 400m  Round 1


The most exciting part of the Games have just begun! The Athletics events (Track, High jump, Shot put, Horizontal jumps, and Throws), which take place inside the Olympic Park kicked off today.  Reigning world champion in the 400m, Amantle Montsho, lived up to expectations as she produced the fastest time of round 1, a comfortable 50.40 saunter.  Most of the African female athletes have been very sharp today, making big strides toward their Scramble for Gold! Below is a summary of those who made it through.

Women's 400m
Amantle Montsho of Botswana qualified to the semi-finals (semifinals Sat Aug 4th)
Joy Sakari of Kenya qualified to the semi-finals (semifinals Sat Aug 4th)
Omolara Omotosho of Nigeria qualified to the semi-finals (semifinals Sat Aug 4th)
Tjipekapora Herunga of Namibia qualified to the semi-finals (semifinals Sat Aug 4th)
Regina George of Nigeria qualified to the semi-finals (semifinals Sat Aug 4th)

Women's 100m
Feta Ahamada of Comoros qualified to Round 1 (Round 1 7pm tonight)
Bamab Napo of Togo qualified to Round 1 (Round 1 7pm tonight)
Delphine Atangana of Cameroon qualified to Round 1 (Round 1 7pm tonight)
Lorene Bazolo of Congo qualified to Round 1 (Round 1 7pm tonight)
Saruba Colley of Gambia qualified to Round 1 (Round 1 7pm tonight)