Tumo Nkape (born 24 April 1998) is a Botswana middle distance runner. In 2024, he became national champion over 800 metres.[1]

Tumo Nkape
Nkape at the 2023 African Games
Personal information
NationalityBotswana
Born (1998-04-24) 24 April 1998 (age 26)
Sport
SportAthletics
EventMiddle distance running
Achievements and titles
Personal best(s)800m: 1:45.25 (Cape Town, 2024)
Medal record
Representing  Botswana
African Games
Bronze medal – third place 2023 Accra 800 m
African U20 Championships
Silver medal – second place 2017 Tlemcen 400 m
Silver medal – second place 2017 Tlemcen 4×400m relay

Career

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He won a silver medal in the 400 metres and a silver medal in the 4x400m relay at the 2017 African U20 Championships in Tlemcen, Algeria.[2]

He won bronze at the 2023 African Games in Accra, in the 800 metres, in a personal best of 1:46.08.[3] In April 2024, he lowered his personal best to 1:45.25 in Cape Town.[4]

He won the Botswana Athletics Championships 800m title in Gaborone in May 2024.[5] He finished fourth in the 800 metres at the 2024 African Championships in Douala, Cameroon in June 2024.[6] He competed in the 800 metres at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris in August 2024.[7][8]

References

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  1. ^ "Tumo Nkape". World Athletics. Retrieved 11 July 2024.
  2. ^ "Ethiopia tops medal tables after day two of African Junior Championships". World Athletics. 30 June 2017. Retrieved 11 July 2024.
  3. ^ "Chepkoech sets championship record and Zango retains title at African Games". World Athletics. 22 March 2024. Retrieved 11 July 2024.
  4. ^ "It's the Ryan and Tshepo show again in top track meeting". spnafricanews. 30 April 2024. Retrieved 11 July 2024.
  5. ^ "Botswana Championships". World Athletics. 17 May 2024. Retrieved 11 July 2024.
  6. ^ "Trio boost BW's Olympic numbers". thevoicsbw. 11 July 2024. Retrieved 11 July 2024.
  7. ^ "Men's 800m Results - Paris Olympic Games 2024 Athletics". Watch Athletics. 10 August 2024. Retrieved 8 September 2024.
  8. ^ Kolantsho, Calistus (July 3, 2024). "Unlicensed starting gun costs relay team Olympic slot". mmegi.bw. Retrieved 11 July 2024.