The cancellation of the African athletics championships has robbed SA hopefuls of a key Olympic qualifying opportunity‚ but Athletics SA has identified local meets for them to make their bids.
“It’s a pity ... that our athletes will not be benefiting from the great competition that the African Champs offer and it’s unlikely there will be another opportunity to host the continental event before the Olympic Games‚” Athletics SA president James Moloi said. Caster Semenya‚ who had planned to qualify in the 5‚000m at the continental competition in Lagos‚ will have to find an alternative in SA if she wants to go to Japan. She had planned to do only 3‚000m locally before heading out of the country.
Long-jumper Luvo Manyonga also qualified‚ but he was suspended after a doping violation. Reigning 400m champion Wayde van Niekerk has yet to secure a ticket‚ as does javelin silver medallist Sunette Viljoen.
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