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14-year-old long jump champion
Athlete does proud by winning gold at national championships.
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I Have Talent Sports Academy is celebrating the success of one of its athletes, who has now become the South African U16 girls’ long jump champion.
Amae de Klerk, a 14-year-old who competes in the U14 category, stepped up to the U16 division at the recent Athletics South Africa South African Championships in Potchefstroom.
She jumped 5.45m to win gold.
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This despite Amae tearing ligaments in her ankle and being out for a few weeks before.
“She managed to work hard and perform at her best,” said her coach, Leandri Willis.
“We are so grateful for all the opportunities now post Covid-19 and that the athletes can compete again. We will rest a bit before starting with our winter programme.”
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