Sports and Athletics need rivalries as it inherently boosts the excitement fans cling on to while watching on their television sets or present in the stands. The rivalry could be a healthy-one or feisty, one dominated by a burning zeal for vengeance, whichever form it takes entertainment is guaranteed as the differing factions put up a spectacle to thrill their audience.
Nijel Amos, David Rudisha and Mohammed Aman:
800m battle royale! Nijel Amos, David Rudisha and Mohammed Aman won’t just fight for supremacy in Africa but globally as well. Amos will feel he’s got a chance to finally nick one over World and Olympic champion, Rudisha, but so would Mohammed Aman mull. sk Rudisha who his biggest threat is, and he will say Amos. Same goes for Amos. Who would he want to beat? Both know they stand in each other’s way for glory.
Wayde Van Niekerk vs Isaac Makwala:
Their rivalry is becoming so intense that they somehow spur themselves to outdo each other. Last year, 24 hours after Van Niekerk broke Makwala’s AR of 44.01s at the Paris Diamond League running a breathtaking 43.96s and beating the likes of Olympic champion Kirani James, Makwala responded with a new record of 43.72s.
