Leungo Scotch
BotswanaActive- Born
- Feb 28, 1996 (30 years old)
- Events
- 400 m · 200 m
Leungo Scotch is a Motswana sprinter born on February 28, 1996. He competes in the 400 metres and has established himself as one of Botswana's top quarter-milers on the continental stage.
Scotch won the men's 400 metres at the 2019 African Games in Rabat, Morocco, setting a personal best of 45.27 seconds in the process. This victory marked a significant achievement in his career, capturing gold at the continent's premier multi-sport event.
As an African Games champion, Scotch represents the excellence of Botswana sprinting alongside his compatriots. His continued development as a 400m specialist contributes to his country's growing reputation as a powerhouse in the event on the African athletics scene.
As of Oct 28, 2026: 400 m 44.54 (#146 all-time), 200 m 20.67, 2026 season best 45.53 (Apr 3, 2026, National Stadium, Gaborone (BOT)) · Last competition: Sesiro Classic Meet, Aug 15, 2026, 45.66 · World Championships: 1 gold · National record (4x400 Metres Relay Short Track) · 30 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Medals
| Competitions | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Championships | 1 | – | – | 1 |
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 100m | 10.51 | +0.5 | Feb 24, 2026 | ACNW League |
| 2026 | 200m | 21.44 | +1.5 | Feb 24, 2026 | ACNW League |
| 2026 | 400m | 45.53 | – | Apr 3, 2026 | Botswana Championships |
| 2026 | 4x400Metre | 3:13.51 | – | May 3, 2026 | World Athletics Relays |
| 2025 | 200m | 21.14 | +0.6 | May 17, 2025 | Botswana Championships |
| 2025 | 400m | 45.36 | – | Apr 12, 2025 | FNB Botswana Golden Grand Prix, National Stadium, Gaborone |
| 2025 | 4x400m | 2:57.68 | – | Sep 20, 2025 | World Athletics Championships, Tokyo 2025, National Stadium, Tokyo |
| 2024 | 100m | 10.56 | +0.0 | May 17, 2024 | Botswana Championships |