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Her coach, Samuel Sepeng, told SABC Sport that competing in the 1500m will help enhance her performance in her main event, the 800m.
Sekgodiso recently returned home after competing in several Diamond League meets across Europe and the USA, securing second-place finishes in Rabat and Eugene.
Sepeng added that while they occasionally race in the 3000m, 5000m, and sometimes 1500m, the 800m will always remain her primary focus.
"From my experience as a coach, Prudence is not a power athlete; that's why in years gone by, we have participated in the 3000m and 5000m events."
The renowned middle-distance coach revealed that the goal is to break Caster Semenya’s national 1500m record of 3:59.92, set at the Diamond League in Doha in May 2018.
They are currently working to secure a race in Europe ahead of the World Championships in Tokyo.
"If we can run a sub-four minutes in the 1500m, that will give us massive confidence and belief for the 800m.
"We are hoping to run a 1500m race in Poland which will get us to within touching distance of the record," explained the wise coach.
The 23-year-old athlete from Limpopo has returned to South Africa, but training conditions have changed, with it being winter locally compared to the summer she experienced in Europe.
Nonetheless, coach Sepeng says they will revert to their tried-and-tested training methods that have worked well in the past as they prepare for Tokyo.
The 2018 South African Coach of the Year also told SABC Sport that relocating to Europe for a training camp would come with significant financial costs, which is why they’ve decided to stay and continue their preparations in Pretoria.
Issued on SABC Sport by Charles Baloyi | https://www.sabcsport.com/news/prudence-sekgodiso-to-focus-on-1500m-in-preparation-for-world-champs
