Kabelo Mmono Explained

Kabelo Mmono (born 4 February 1980) is a high jumper from Botswana. He won gold medals at the All-Africa Games and the African Championships in Athletics.[1] [2] When he won gold representing Botswana at the 2003 All-Africa Games, his medal ceremony was memorable for his impromptu solo rendition of the national anthem.[3]

He is a former national record holder with 2.20 metres, but in 2006 this record was beaten by Kabelo Kgosiemang.[4]

International competitions

Representing
1998World Junior ChampionshipsAnnecy, France30th (q)1.95 m
1999Tunis, Tunisiabgcolor=gold 1st2.05 m
2002Radès, Tunisia2nd2.10 m
2003Abuja, Nigeriabgcolor=gold 1st2.15 m
2004Brazzaville, Republic of the Congobgcolor=gold 1st2.17 m

Notes and References

  1. http://www.gbrathletics.com/ic/afc.htm African Championships
  2. http://www.gbrathletics.com/ic/afg.htm All-Africa Games
  3. Web site: Botswana athlete sings for gold. BBC. 16 October 2003. 18 April 2020.
  4. http://www.athlerecords.net/Records/AFRIQUE/PLEINAIR/BOT.htm Botswana athletics records

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