Golden trio bags 5 Africa medals

Three Kwagga learners, Nicole Barnard (18), Jayden Fourie (16) and Walter van Rensburg (17), secured five medals at the third biennial Confederation of African Athletics (CAA) U18 and U20 Championships in Nigeria.

- Jacqueline Herbst

Held at the MKO Abiola Stadium in Abeokuta from 16 to 20 July, this continental meet hosted the cream of the continent's U18 and U20 track and field talent. By clinching the girls' U20 javelin gold medal at this meet, Nicole became the first South African thrower ever to win gold at the SA Schools, SA Junior, SA Senior and African Championships in the same calendar year.

"Competing in Nigeria was a whole new experience," a tired but happy Nicole told George Herald after a very long flight back from West Africa.