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Amantle Montsho claims first Botswana gold in World Championships

Amantle Montsho becomes the first ever athlete to win World Championships gold for Botswana with victory in the 400m.

Amantle Montsho has become the first ever athlete to win a gold for Botswana at the World Championships after winning the women's 400m final in Daegu.

The 28-year-old opened up a lead on the final bend and despite being closed down by Allyson Felix, she managed to hold of the challenge from the American and record a time of 49.56 seconds.

Russian Anastasiya Kapachinskaya trailed Felix in third position with a time of 50.24.

Montsho's time was also a Botswanan national record.

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