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Prince Selepe

Prince Selepe — 20-year-old Botswanan 200m sprinter from Kanye competing for Jwaneng Athletics Club, featured in men's 4x100m relay at World Relays.

2026-04-232026-08-23

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  1. August 2026
  2. Daily News Botswana

    From a sport-starved childhood in Kanye to storming the global track circuit, 20-year-old Prince Selepe has transformed into one of Botswana’s most lethal half-lap sprinters.

    Selepe steps into spotlight
  3. Daily News Botswana

    Athletes such as Prince Selepe, Tshepiso Masalela, Bhekimpilo Eppie, Oratile Nowe and Obakeng Kamberuka all qualified for the finals in their respective events, a positive trajectory for the transition plan.

    BAA focuses on squad depth to secure legacy
  4. July 2026
  5. Daily News Botswana

    The men’s charge features a lethal mix of speed and endurance, led by Prince Selepe (100m and 200m), Justice Oratile (200m), Bhekimpilo Eppie (400m), Kemorena Tisang (400m hurdles), Ketlhobogile Haingura (800m) and Tshepiso Masalela (one mile).

    Team ready to build on Commonwealth legacy
  6. Weekend Post

    His squad also includes promising athletes Lefatshe Seleka, Same Mhutsiwa, Godirwang Lobatlamang, Prince Selepe, and seasoned competitor Boitumelo Masilo; each representing another investment in Botswana’s athletic future.

    The quiet architect of Kebinatshipi’s rise
  7. June 2026
  8. Daily News Botswana

    Today, his elite training group has grown into a veritable powerhouse, a sanctuary for the country’s next generation of speed including Lefatshe Seleka, Same Mhutsiwa, Godirwang Lobatlamang, recent addition Prince Selepe and veteran athlete, Boitumelo Masilo.

    Chippa Architect behind track stars
  9. Daily News Botswana

    In Poland, Botswana’s Prince Selepe shattered the 200 metres Meeting Record, as he won his race with a time of 20.19 during the CzesÅ‚aw Cybulski Memorial in PoznaÅ„, World Athletics Continental Tour Silver meeting.

    Kebinatshipi unstoppable
  10. Daily News Botswana

    Rising talents like Lefatshe Seleka, Same Mhutsiwa and Godirwang Lobatlamang train in the shadow of giants, recently joined by Prince Selepe and international veteran, Boitumelo Masilo.

    Coach faith builds hurdle
  11. May 2026
  12. Daily News Botswana

    Prince Selepe said it was always an honour to represent his country, adding that he was aware of the nation’s hope on them.

    Athletes Chase Success at Championships
  13. April 2026
  14. Daily News Botswana

    With a roster boasting the likes of Letsile Tebogo and Prince Selepe, athletes capable of dipping deep into the 10-second bracket, the team is a dark horse ready to emerge from the shadows.

    4x100m relay team ready to step out of the shadows
  15. Daily News Botswana

    In the 100m men, athletes to watch will be Canadians: Jerome Blake and Andre De Grasse who are pitted with locals of Prince Selepe, Jayson Mandoze, Kevin Lobatlamang and Tumo Van Wyk.

    Botswana Golden Grand Prix Sunday

Thursday 20 August

  1. 20-year-old Prince Selepe emerges as Botswana sprinter

    Prince Selepe, a 20-year-old from Kanye, has developed into one of Botswana's leading 200m sprinters despite a gap in competitive training during junior secondary school. The Jwaneng Athletics Club athlete is gaining attention on the world athletics circuit for his technical mastery of the bend.

    20 August 2026 · Daily News Botswana

Wednesday 5 August

  1. Botswana Athletics Association builds deeper talent pool

    The Botswana Athletics Association is working to develop a broader squad of athletes beyond its elite runners to create a sustainable legacy in track and field, moving away from reliance on select performers. The association fielded developing athletes at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games to provide international exposure and reduce the workload on top-tier competitors.

    5 August 2026 · Daily News Botswana

Wednesday 8 July

  1. Botswana track squad targets seven medals at Glasgow 2026

    Botswana's 12-strong track and field team has been set an ambitious seven-medal target for the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow (July 23–August 2). The squad will draw on the country's historic sprinting and middle-distance pedigree, following achievements including Amantle Montsho's 2010 gold medal and Nijel Amos's 2014 win.

    8 July 2026 · Daily News Botswana

Tuesday 7 July

  1. Schoolteacher coach quietly shaped Botswana sprint talent

    Chilume Ntshwarang, a reserved schoolteacher and coach known as "Chippa," has spent more than two decades developing Botswana's sprint athletes, including Collen Kebinatshipi, while deliberately avoiding the spotlight and prioritizing results over recognition.

    7 July 2026 · Weekend Post

Monday 29 June

  1. Chilume Ntshwarang quietly develops Botswana's track stars

    Chilume Ntshwarang, a schoolteacher known as "Chippa," is the technical coach behind some of Botswana's elite track athletes, including Collen Kebinatshipi. Starting in 2004 in Jwaneng, he has worked across junior and senior talent, with his development methods earning recognition in the athletics community despite his preference for working out of the spotlight.

    29 June 2026 · Daily News Botswana

  2. Kebinatshipi sets Diamond League record in 400 metres

    Botswana's Collen Kebinatshipi won the men's 400-metre final at the Rome Diamond League Meeting in 43.54 seconds, establishing a new Diamond League Record and shattering the Paris Meeting Record. The 22-year-old and 400 metres World Champion now sits in the all-time top 10 and poses a serious threat to Wayde van Niekerk's world record of 43.03 seconds set at Rio 2016.

    29 June 2026 · Daily News Botswana

Monday 22 June

  1. Coach Ntshwarang mentors sprinter Kebinatshipi through injury comeback

    Coach Chilume 'Chippa' Ntshwarang describes 22-year-old Collen Kebinatshipi—who has set continental records and won world 400m gold—as still in a development phase with more to come. After a severe injury sidelined Kebinatshipi from hurdling in 2019, Ntshwarang's coaching redirected him toward sprinting, a transformation that eventually made him Botswana's fastest senior male individual world champion.

    22 June 2026 · Daily News Botswana

Monday 11 May

  1. Botswana athletes compete at African Championships in Ghana

    Botswana's team at the 2026 African Senior Athletics Championships in Accra includes experienced and youthful athletes aiming to improve on their previous performance. Athletes including Bhekimpilo Eppie, who won silver in the last edition, and Obakeng Kamberuka, who reached the final, are among those expected to perform well for the country.

    11 May 2026 · Daily News Botswana

Monday 27 April

  1. Men's 4x100m relay team seeks first medal at World Relays

    Botswana's men's 4x100m relay team, featuring sprinters Letsile Tebogo and Prince Selepe, aims to break a medal-less international history at the Debswana World Athletics Relays on May 2–3, inspired by the 4x400m team's rise to Olympic champions.

    27 April 2026 · Daily News Botswana

Thursday 23 April

  1. Botswana Golden Grand Prix set for April 26 at National Stadium

    The Botswana Golden Grand Prix will take place at the National Stadium on April 26, featuring international and local athletes competing in sprints and middle-distance events. Notable absences include elite runners Letsile Tebogo, Bayapo Ndori, and Collen Kebinatshipi, though athletes like Tshepiso Masalela and the national 4x100m relay teams are entered.

    23 April 2026 · Daily News Botswana

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