{"id":378802,"date":"2025-07-20T12:07:25","date_gmt":"2025-07-20T10:07:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/informante.web.na\/?p=378802"},"modified":"2025-07-20T16:29:42","modified_gmt":"2025-07-20T14:29:42","slug":"weitz-strikes-gold-relay-team-earns-bronze-for-team-namibia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/informante.web.na\/?p=378802","title":{"rendered":"Weitz strikes gold, relay team earns bronze for team Namibia"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Team Namibia is celebrating a strong showing at the African U18 Athletics Championships in Nigeria, with standout performances bringing home multiple medals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Golden Moment for Weitz<br>Marike Weitz, a learner from Windhoek Gymnasium, delivered a stellar performance in the girls\u2019 shot put, claiming gold with a powerful throw of 16.32 metres. The rising star, coached by Christine van der Linde, had already made headlines earlier in the week after securing bronze in the discus throw with a distance of 44.84 metres.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Relay Team on the Podium<br>Namibia\u2019s U18 medley relay team also stepped onto the podium, clinching a bronze medal and continuing the country\u2019s medal-winning momentum at the championships.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bronze for Ansune Smith<br>Ansune Smith, a learner from Windhoek Gymnasium, won the bronze in the Hammer Throw Girls u\/18 with a distance of 47.48.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These achievements mark a proud moment for Namibian athletics, showcasing the young talent emerging on the continental stage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Team Names:<br>UNDER 18<br>Martin Nghililewenga (Windhoek High School) 100m and 200m<br>Caleb Bessinger (M&amp;K Gertze) 100m and 200m<br>Miheshco Mouton (Roots Gymnasium) 100m<br>Mat-Reece Isaaks (Windhoek Gymnasium) 1500m and 3000m<br>Jaco Potgieter (Edugate) 110m hurdles<br>Christo van Rooyen (Windhoek Afrikaanse Privaatskool) 400m hurdles<br>Lum\u00e9 Janse van Rensburg (Paarl Gymnasium) 100m hurdles<br>Yoritha Delie (Windhoek Gymnasium) 400m<br>Marike Weitz (Windhoek Gymnasium) shot put and discus throw<br>Ansune Smith (Windhoek Gymnasium) hammer throw<br>Arizhia van der Walt (Pro-Ed Akademie) high jump<br>Team Manager &#8211; Madeleine Kotze<br>Coach&nbsp;&#8211;&nbsp;Nomin&nbsp;Lucas<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Photos: Contributed<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">TeamNamibia #AfricanU18Championships #MarikeWeitz #Athletics #ProudlyNamibian #YouthSports #ShotPut #RelayMedal #CAAChampionships<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Team Namibia is celebrating a strong showing at the African U18 Athletics Championships in Nigeria, with standout performances bringing home multiple medals. Golden Moment for WeitzMarike Weitz, a learner from Windhoek Gymnasium, delivered a stellar performance in the girls\u2019 shot put, claiming gold with a powerful throw of 16.32 metres. 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