Godfrey Khotso Mokoena

Godfrey Khotso Mokoena (born 6 March 1985 in Heidelberg, South Africa) is a South African athlete who specializes in the long jump and triple jump.

Early Life and Family

He started his school education at Shalimar Ridge Primary School in Heidelberg, Gauteng. He excelled at gymnastics at a very early age.

He matriculated at Nigel High School, Nigel. His talent at Long Jump was discovered by Elna de Beer.

Achievements

Personal bests

*Long jump - 8.39 m (2006) - national record. [http://www.athlerecords.net/Records/AFRIQUE/PLEINAIR/RSA.htm South African athletics records] ]
*Triple jump - 17.25 m (2005) - national record.b]
*High jump - 2.10 m (2001)

Family Response

Phakiso Mokoena, father of Godfrey, was quoted in a local newspaper "Godfrey initially found it difficult to qualify for the Olympics, but has through hard work endured and finished second in the world."

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