Busang Collen Kebinatshipi Sets World-Leading 100m Times at 2026 Botswana Champs

Busang Collen Kebinatshipi ran under 10 seconds twice at the Botswana National Athletics Championship on 4 April 2026. Filmogaz.com reported he posted 9.89 seconds in both the heats and the final.

Race details

The 22-year-old won the men’s 100m title with 9.89 seconds. The times stand as the world-leading 100m marks for the season.

Career context

Kebinatshipi is the reigning 400m world champion. He added global relay success with a world title in the 4x400m at last year’s world championships.

He also earned a 4x400m relay silver medal at Paris 2024. In the 400m world final, he defeated Jereem Richards.

National milestone

He becomes the second Motswana to break the 10-second barrier in the 100m. Letsile Tebogo remains the national record holder with 9.86 from Paris 2024.

Tebogo had been due to race in Botswana but withdrew at short notice because of injury.

Personal progression

This performance dramatically improved Kebinatshipi’s 100m personal best. He had recorded 10.53 at the BAA Track And Field Series 4 in Botswana last month.

Season outlook

These world-leading 100m efforts at the 2026 Botswana Champs mark a major sprint breakthrough. Filmogaz.com notes the results will reshuffle early-season rankings.