Justice Oratile

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Justice Oratile
Personal information
NationalityBotswana
Born (2006-05-21) 21 May 2006 (age 19)
Sport
Sport Athletics
Event Sprint
Achievements and titles
Personal best400m: 45.29 (2025)
Medal record
Men's athletics
Representing Flag of Botswana.svg  Botswana
World Athletics Relays
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2025 Guangzhou 4x400m relay

Justice Oratile (born 21 May 2006) is a sprinter from Botswana. He won a bronze medal in the 4 x 400 metres relay At the 2025 World Athletics Relays. [1]

Career

He is a member of Lefika Athletics Club. In August 2024, he was selected to compete for Botswana at the 2024 World Athletics U20 Championships in Lima, Peru. [2]

In April 2025, he ran a new personal best of 45.29 seconds for the 400 metres at the Potch Invitational Meet in Potchefstroom, South Africa. [3] He was selected to compete for Botswana at the 2025 World Athletics Relays in China in May 2025. [4] He ran the second leg of the final following a strong first leg from compatriot Lee Eppie as the Botswana men's 4 x 400 metres relay team came third in a time of 2:58.27 to win the bronze medals. [5] [6] [7]

References

  1. "Justice Oratile". World Athletics. Retrieved 12 May 2025.
  2. Kolantsho, Calistus (August 24, 2024). "Inspired junior athletics team leaves for Peru". mmegi.bw. Retrieved 12 May 2025.
  3. "Potch Invitational Meet". World Athletics. 16 April 2025. Retrieved 12 May 2025.
  4. "Step Up And Be Stars". thevoicebw.com. 9 May 2025. Retrieved 12 May 2025.
  5. "USA, Spain and South Africa claim 4x400m titles in Guangzhou". World Athletics. 11 May 2025. Retrieved 12 May 2025.
  6. "World Athletics Relays". World Athletics. 11 May 2025. Retrieved 12 May 2025.
  7. Islam, Tajamul (May 11, 2025). "Left Stranded by Letsile Tebogo and Co, Botswana Prove Critics Wrong With Strong Comeback at World Relays" . Retrieved 12 May 2025.