Dankie Christine, Beatrice en coach Henk

UIT DIE BOEKE





Channel News Asia



Brilliant as Thompson-Herah was, it was what was going on behind her that really raised eyebrows as 18-year-old Christine Mboma of Namibia produced an astonishing final 30 metres to make up four places and take silver in 21.81.



Japan Times



Thompson-Herah controlled the race from the start and was a clear winner, but 18-year-old Christine Mboma of Namibia produced an astonishing final 30 meters to make up four places and take silver...



The Australian



The surprise was the late burst from Namibia's Christine Mboma to grab silver in a world U/20 record of 21.81sec.



The Seattle Times



“I came here for the experience,” she said. “Now I did better.”



Shanghai Daily



Brilliant as Thompson-Herah was, it was what was going on behind her that really raised eyebrows as 18-year-old Christine Mboma of Namibia produced an astonishing final 30 meters to make up four places and take silver.



Washington Inquirer



As Christine Mboma of Namibia moved up from fifth place toward a silver medal in the homestretch of the women's Olympic 200 meters on Tuesday, she began screaming in what appeared to be a mix of exertion and elation.

Just 18, Mboma finished second to Elaine Thompson-Herah of Jamaica in 21.81 seconds, the fastest time ever run by a woman under 20 years old.

She called her performance “the best race” of her young life.



The Washington Times



Semenya redux? Christine Mboma's silver medal spurs testosterone debate



Athletics Weekly



Christine Mboma is the youngest woman to win an individual flat sprint medal in 49 years. A bit of history for Namibia.



SuperSport



Namibia stand up. It's another sensational run from 18-year-old Christine Mboma as she shatters her own World under-20 record.



Namibia Daily News



COACH OF THE YEAR - any words to Henk Botha, the capable mentor of Christine Mboma and Beatrice Masilingi at Tokyo Olympics?



Okavango News 24Seven



CONGRATULATIONS TO NAMIBIAN STAR CHRISTINE MBOMA.

The Okavango region and Batswana as a whole are really proud of you, because you made us feel good when you won.





IN ANDER WOORDE





Wow, Silver for Christine Mboma! I wish to congratulate Christine for her brilliant achievement during the 200 M Finals at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. As a country we are extremely proud. An outstanding ambassador of our country, you have flown the Namibian flag very high.

Beatrice Masilingi, you have done us proud, you put up a brave performance in the 200 M Finals at the Olympics. Even if you didn't walk away with a medal, the future is bright for you.

Coach Henk Botha, thank you for nurturing these exceptional talents. – Dr. Hage G. Geingob



ITS COMING HOME. Olympic Medal for Namibia. THANK YOU Mboma Christine and Masilingi Beatrice! Your achievements have united and lifted the spirits of our entire nation! So proud. – Gabby Ahrens



I'm still in awe of what we experienced last night. Beatrice & Christine, you both made us so proud. What you both achieved, astonishes me to say the least.

Henk you set an example for coaches out there. Changing the lives of young people without doing any of it for your own personal or financial gain. Guiding these young girls with regards to their careers as professional athletes and teaching them a conservative approach to the planning of their future and lives after running is so respectful. I admire you!

Thank you all across the world, for following the journey with me and supporting our Namibian team. – Anna-mart Kruger



Ek is baie trots en verheug dat dié twee meisies ons land soos nooit tevore versoen het. – Damasfusion Garises



Ek het spesiaal op DStv ingeskakel en saam gekyk, geskree en die trane het behoorlik geloop toe sy met julle Nam vlag op die baan stap! Baie geluk met julle superster! Volgende keer kry sy goud! – Helene Bannister



Baie baie trots op ons 2 meisies. – Petro du Toit



As sy haar "kick" vroeër gedoen het, het sy hulle almal gewen. Well done!!! – Danie Steynberg



Skitterend! Wat 'n 80ste verjaarsdaggeskenk ook vir die president! En dit teen die wêreld se bestes! – Annemarietjie Gerber



Extra 500 gram in haar luggage! Fantastic! – Moira Spangenberg



Beatrice, you did good. U might not have a medal but the fact that u took part, that u were there is reason enough to be proud. And we as a nation are very proud of you girls. All three of you. Your couch worked just as hard as you two girls. You put Namibia on the map. U made the world take notice of our little country and for that we will always be grateful to both of you. – Ronel Louw