South Africa is bursting with pride after Prudence Sekgodiso’s stunning victory at the World Athletics Indoor Championships in Nanjing, China! Not only did she clinch a gold medal in the women’s 800m, but this historic win marks South Africa’s first-ever gold in this international sporting event.
Nanjing, China (24 March 2025) – When it comes to making history, you can bet on South Africans to shine and make you proud!
Sports fans are relishing her moment of glory, and the nation as a whole is beaming with excitement and pride following Prudence Sekgodiso’s show-stopping performance at the World Athletics Indoor Championships in Nanjing, China!
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Proudly sporting green and gold, Sekgodiso ran a world-leading indoor national record ahead of Ethiopia’s Nigist Getachew and Portugal’s Patricia Silva, securing her country’s first women’s world indoor gold medal, World Athletics confirms.
The 23-year-old’s dedication to rigorous training paid off with a strong performance in the four-lap race. She finished at 1:58.40 (That’s also the fastest time in the world this year!). This impressive achievement admittedly surprised her, as Sekgodiso was competing alongside some of the fastest runners in the world.
“But I believed that I could make it, and to make it and grab that gold medal, I’m proud,” said Sekgodiso.
“I did dream of this, I’ve been working so hard for this. We have a long season ahead and I believe there’s still more to come.”
Congratulations to our very own! Prudence, you ran with heart, executed your race perfectly, sprinted to gold and most importantly; are living out your dream!
Sources: World Athletics | Prudence Tebogo Sekgodiso
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