Athletics: Gina Bass clinches Gambia’s first African title in history

Photo: Clyde Koa Wing

AFRICAN CHAMPIONSHIPS (Mauritius) Day 2, 9/06/2022

Gina Bass held off Aminatou Seyni of Niger to win the women's 100m and clinch Gambia's first African title in history. While the final was wind assisted, both athletes broke their national records in the semi-finals (11.08 for Bass and 11.07 for Seyni). VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KMSMvkWdaGM

Women's 100m final (wind: +4.8/s)

1. Gina Bass GAM 11.06w 🇬🇲 🥇

2. Aminatou Seyni NIG 11.09w 🇳🇪🥈

3. Carina Horn RSA 11.14w 🇿🇦🥉

4. Tima Godbless NGR 11.27w

5. Maximilla Imali KEN 11.29w

6. Quincy Malekani ZAM 11.30w

7. Hellen Makumba ZAM 11.50w

Oarabile Tshosa BOT DNF

Source: Africa Athletics United