Tumo Nkape Explained

Tumo Nkape
Nationality:Botswana
Sport:Athletics
Event:Middle distance running
Birth Date:24 April 1998
Pb:800m: 1:45.25 (Cape Town, 2024)
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Tumo Nkape (born 24 April 1998) is a Botswana middle distance runner. In 2024, he became national champion over 800 metres.[1]

Career

He won a silver medal in the 400 metres and a silver medal in the 4x400m relay at the 2017 African U20 Championships in Tlemcen, Algeria.[2]

He won bronze at the 2023 African Games in Accra, in the 800 metres, in a personal best of 1:46.08.[3] In April 2024, he lowered his personal best to 1:45.25 in Cape Town.[4]

He won the Botswana Athletics Championships 800m title in Gaborone in May 2024.[5] He finished fourth in the 800 metres at the 2024 African Championships in Douala, Cameroon in June 2024.[6] In July 2024, he qualified through ranking for the 2024 Paris Olympics.[7]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Tumo Nkape. World Athletics. 11 July 2024.
  2. Web site: Ethiopia tops medal tables after day two of African Junior Championships. World Athletics. 11 July 2024. 30 June 2017.
  3. Web site: Chepkoech sets championship record and Zango retains title at African Games. World Athletics. 11 July 2024. 22 March 2024.
  4. Web site: It’s the Ryan and Tshepo show again in top track meeting. spnafricanews. 11 July 2024. 30 April 2024.
  5. Web site: World Athletics. 11 July 2024. Botswana Championships. 17 May 2024.
  6. Web site: Trio boost BW’s Olympic numbers. thevoicsbw. 11 July 2024. 11 July 2024.
  7. Web site: Unlicensed starting gun costs relay team Olympic slot. mmegi.bw. 11 July 2024. Calistus. Kolantsho. July 3, 2024.