Ferdinand Postma High School Athletes Sprint to Two Wins and 12 Personal Bests
Ferdinand Postma High School in Potchefstroom has shared a proud round-up of its athletes' performance at a recent athletics meeting. The school said its team represented the blue and white with pride, and the results show a squad that improved across the board rather than relying on one or two stars.
Sprinters lead the way
The 100 m brought the biggest moments of the day for Ferdies. Thabiso Modise and Tirelo Mgqamqo each won their respective 100 m races, while Roland Lubinda added a third place in his 100 m race.
In the field events, Lethabo Makwatsane finished third in the long jump.
Personal bests across the team
Perhaps the most encouraging number for the school is not a medal count at all: 12 learners improved on their personal bests at the meeting. For coaches, a tally like that is a clear sign that the season's training is paying off.
Overall, Ferdies finished 28th out of the 48 schools that took part.
- 1st place, 100 m: Thabiso Modise
- 1st place, 100 m: Tirelo Mgqamqo
- 3rd place, 100 m: Roland Lubinda
- 3rd place, long jump: Lethabo Makwatsane
- Personal bests: 12 learners
- Overall: 28th out of 48 schools
A word for the coaches
The school congratulated every athlete and coach on the achievements, saying it was proud of the team's hard work, determination and team spirit.
What this means for you
Parents and supporters can follow Ferdies' athletics news on the school's Facebook page, where results and photos from meetings are shared. With a dozen athletes setting new personal bests, it is worth keeping an eye on this group as the athletics season continues.
Source: Hoërskool Ferdinand Postma (Facebook), https://www.facebook.com/hsferdies
Photo: Hoërskool Ferdinand Postma Facebook page