Olympics Shocker: Nijel Amos Is Out!

August 12, 2016

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LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 7, Nijel Amos of Botswana in the mens 800m semi final during the evening session of athletics at the Olympic Stadium on August 7, 2012 in London, England Photo by Roger Sedres / Gallo Images

Botswana’s best bet for Olympic Gold Medal Nijel Amos failed to qualify for 800m finals this afternoon. The silver medalist finished at 7th position with a time of 150.46 in a tightly contested race. Nijel never seemed fit this season and he wasn’t doing well at diamond league clearly because of injuries.

The 1 million prize money that Choppies put forth as motivation did nothing to entice the young man, as he was up for tough competition. Another athlete Boitumelo Masilo failed to qualify as he came position 6. We still have a lot of talent up there and can only hope against hope that we come back with something.

You tried your best champ,it was just not your moment to own. We thank you for representing our country, hardluck there is always a nextime. The whole country is behind you and support you whether good or bad times