Sensation sprinter Gariseb needs sponsorship to USA

• By Michael Uugwanga   

ARGUABLY one of the country’s top young sprinters, Engelhardt Gariseb, will be heading to Eugene, Oregon in the USA to compete at the Nike Outdoor Nationals scheduled for June, 12 to June, 15 this year.

Gariseb, who was born in Grootfontein, in the Otjozondjupa Region, is an exciting runner in the 100m and 200m but needs a sponsorship to compete in the USA against his peers.

Gariseb is a young, dedicated sprinter who embodied elite athleticism, showcasing how hard work surpasses talent while thriving with minimal equipment and is a proud product of the Athletics Development Club in Grootfontein.

He is no doubt a rising star, not only in Namibia but in the world. Despite starting his athletic career relatively late, Gariseb’s natural talent and dedication have allowed him to excel in short-distance running.

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