Kabelo Mmono (born 4 February 1980) is a high jumper from Botswana. He won gold medals at the All-Africa Games and the African Championships in Athletics. [1] [2] When he won gold representing Botswana at the 2003 All-Africa Games, his medal ceremony was memorable for his impromptu solo rendition of the national anthem. [3]
He is a former national record holder with 2.20 metres, but in 2006 this record was beaten by Kabelo Kgosiemang. [4]
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Representing  Botswana | ||||
| 1998 | World Junior Championships | Annecy, France | 30th (q) | 1.95 m |
| 1999 | African Junior Championships | Tunis, Tunisia | 1st | 2.05 m |
| 2002 | African Championships | Radès, Tunisia | 2nd | 2.10 m |
| 2003 | All-Africa Games | Abuja, Nigeria | 1st | 2.15 m |
| 2004 | African Championships | Brazzaville, Republic of the Congo | 1st | 2.17 m |
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