Kabo Rankgwe

Kabo Rankgwe
Personal information
NationalityBotswana
BornKabo David Rankgwe
(2003-10-25) 25 October 2003 (age 22)
Sport
SportAthletics
Event
Sprint
Achievements and titles
Personal best400m: 45.64 (2025)
Medal record
Men's athletics
Representing  Botswana
World Athletics Relays
Bronze medal – third place 2025 Guangzhou 4x400m relay

Kabo David Rankgwe (born 25 October 2003) is a sprinter from Botswana. He won a bronze medal in the 4 x 400 metres relay At the 2025 World Athletics Relays.[1]

Career

He is a member of Lefika Athletics Club.[2] In June 2024, he ran 45.74 for the 400 metres as the Botswana Athletics Association (BAA) held an invitational Track and Field Series at the National Stadium in Gaborone.[3] In March 2025, he ran a new personal best of 45.64 seconds for the 400 metres in Pretoria, South Africa.[4]

He was selected to compete for Botswana at the 2025 World Athletics Relays in China in May 2025.[5] He ran the third leg of the final handing over to more experienced a compatriot Leungo Scotch and building on a strong first leg from Lee Eppie as the Botswana men's 4 x 400 metres relay team came third in a time of 2:58.27 to win the bronze medals.[6][7][8]

References

  1. ^ "Kabo Rankgwe". World Athletics. Retrieved 12 May 2025.
  2. ^ Kolantsho, Calistus (April 5, 2024). "Athletes in rush as deadline looms". mmegi.bw. Retrieved 12 May 2025.
  3. ^ "PBs registered as athletes attempt qualifications". mmegi.bw. 11 June 2024. Retrieved 12 May 2025.
  4. ^ "AGN Track & Field League 4 ( U16, U18, U20 & Seniors)". World Athletics. 1 March 2025. Retrieved 12 May 2025.
  5. ^ "Step Up And Be Stars". thevoicebw.com. 9 May 2025. Retrieved 12 May 2025.
  6. ^ "USA, Spain and South Africa claim 4x400m titles in Guangzhou". World Athletics. 11 May 2025. Retrieved 12 May 2025.
  7. ^ "World Athletics Relays". World Athletics. 11 May 2025. Retrieved 12 May 2025.
  8. ^ Islam, Tajamul (May 11, 2025). "Left Stranded by Letsile Tebogo and Co, Botswana Prove Critics Wrong With Strong Comeback at World Relays". Retrieved 12 May 2025.


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