Prudence Is a Bar of Gold

South Africa has produced some world-class athletes, such as Caster Semenya and Wayde van Niekerk, in recent times, while Akani Simbine continues to shine in the sprint events.

- Jacques van der Westhuyzen

But it looks like we've got another gem in our midst in Prudence Sekgodiso.

The 23-year-old has been in the athletics picture for a few years now, but yesterday she took a major step forward when she timed her run perfectly to charge home to gold in the women's 800m final at the World Indoor Athletics Championships in Nanjing, China.