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South Africa wins Silver Medal at Beijing Olympics

18 August 2008 3 Comments

Khotso Mokoena claimed Team South Africa’s first medal at the Beijing Olympics, winning a silver medal in the men’s long jump event. Congratulations!

Mokoena narrowly lost out on the gold to 2007 World Champion Irving Saladino from Panama, but managed to hold onto the silver with a jump of 8.24 (27-0 1/2)

The event also marked Panama’s first ever gold at any Olympics.

Congratulations Mr. Mokoena, South Africa salutes you!

3 Comments »

  • jcare said:

    hey khotsie!! our first medal. woooo hooo! go south africa! number 1!!

    # 23 August 2008 at 12:54 pm
  • Dennis said:

    Congratulations..:)
    Very good that a South African won a medal.
    What a pity there weree not more.
    Makes your performance that much more special.
    “Well done!!!”

    # 23 August 2008 at 2:23 pm
  • Khotso said:

    I did it for all of you oaks.

    # 2 September 2008 at 4:18 am

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