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| National team | Botswana |
| Born | June 9, 2002 Botswana |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event(s) | Sprinting |
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Anthony Pesela (born 9 June 2002) is a Botswana sprinter who specializes in the 400 metres. He was the gold medallist at the World Athletics U20 Championships in 2021. [1] [2]
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World U20 Champions in men's 400 metres | |
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