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Tokyo 2025 saw Botswana stun the USA to win the men’s 4x400m in 2:57.76.
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It was the first time an African nation claimed the world title in the event.
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The triumph was a historic milestone for Africa.
Botswana produced one of the biggest shocks of the World Athletics Championships, beating the United States to win the men’s 4x400m relay in Tokyo.
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The quartet of Lee Bhekimpilo Eppie, Letsile Tebogo, Bayapo Ndori and Busang Collen Kebinatshipi crossed the line in 2:57.76 to take gold, a time that will be remembered long after the rain-soaked night.
The finish was incredibly tight as United States and South Africa were both recorded at 2:57.83, but Botswana’s edge proved enough to secure history — the first African men’s 4x400m world title.
The drama made for breathless running in the final 100 metres as Kebinatshipi produced a powerful anchor leg to reel in rivals and seal the win.
Kebinatshipi’s form has been the story of the championships.
Already the individual 400m champion with a world-leading 43.53 seconds, he turned that speed into a match-winning relay anchor and left Tokyo with two golds for his country.
That combination of individual brilliance and team timing pushed Botswana into the athletics spotlight and gave their nation cause to celebrate.
Conditions were far from perfect: steady rain tested every athlete’s grip on the track, but it did not stop a thrilling finish.
The U.S. had to change its lineup after a morning run-off, which left the final even more unpredictable.
Yet, despite the chaos, Botswana stayed composed and executed their plan at the Tokyo 2025.
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For Botswana, this is more than a medal, it’s a milestone.
The team’s performance will inspire a generation of African quarter-milers and raises fresh questions about who will lead the event heading to the next major championships.
Fans and pundits alike will be talking about this upset for weeks, and rightly so.
“This is my first title and it feels crazy. In the final, I had no fear. I wanted to go all out and see where I could go.” – said Kebinatshipi.
