Qacha’s Nek, Aug. 31 — Tebello’s efforts mark another stepping stone for the people of Lesotho. It’s not a bar of success but rather a vision of what could be.
These are the words of James McKirdy, coach to Lesotho’s long-distance star, Tebello Ramakongoana in an interview with the Agency, after the 28 year-old Olympian claimed a stunning third-place finish at the prestigious Sydney Marathon on Sunday.
With a time of 2:06:47, Olympian Ramakongoana once again put Lesotho on the global athletics map, sharing the podium with Ethiopia’s Hailemariam Kiros Kebede, who won in 2:06:06, and Addisu Gobena Aga, who placed second in 2:06:16.
The Sydney Marathon is part of the elite Abbott World Marathon Majors, making Olympian Ramakongoana’s achievement all the more significant.
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