Christine Mboma

Christine Mboma won the women’s 100m title at the Athletics Namibia Grand Prix held in her home country at Swakopmund on Saturday, January 15.

The Olympic Games 200-meter silver medallist clocked 11.25 seconds for the victory. She was neck-and-neck with countrywoman Beatrice Masilingi, who finished second in 11.37. Namibian teenager Ndawana Haitembu was third in a time of 12.32 seconds.

Christine Mboma, who battled Jamaican Shericka Jackson towards the end of the 2021 season, was pleased with her race. “The race was good and nice,” she said about the experience.

She is, however, unsure of whether she will tackle the 100 meters against Jackson’s teammates, Elaine Thompson-Herah and Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce this season.

“I enjoyed competing with the other athletes,” she explained, “but the issue of me taking on the 100 meters – I am not yet sure about it because I was just trying out something new.”

“Time will definitely tell if I will continue competing in the 100 meters,” she concluded.

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Anthony Foster is a renowned Jamaican sports journalist, honored twice as the Jamaica sports journalist of the year (in 2004 and 2005). His journalistic achievements are globally recognized. Notably, he authored an award-winning article on Usain Bolt, the iconic 6-time Olympic champion, 11-time World champion, and record holder for the sprint double. This significant piece was published in the Jamaica Gleaner in 2004. Anthony's extensive coverage includes prestigious events such as the Olympic Games in Beijing 2008, London 2012, and Rio 2016. He has also provided coverage for seven (7) World Athletics Championships held between 2007 and 2022, alongside various other international sporting events. Noteworthy mentions comprise his coverage of the 2007 World Cup of cricket and his cherished experience reporting on the 2004 clash between his favorite football team, Argentina, and the USA.