She clocked the second fastest time (2:01.21) in the penultimate round, taking the runner-up spot in her semi-final behind Audrey Werro of Switzerland, who won the race in 2:01.11. The 23-year-old South African, who reached the Olympic final in Paris last year, will return to the track on Sunday for the medal contest.

The SA team will also be represented in the men's long jump by Cheswill Johnson and in the shot put, by Chris van Niekerk in the finals on Sunday, where they all will be looking to add to the bronze medal earned by Akani SImbine in the 60m final on Friday.

"We are on course for another shot at the podium and the three remaining athletes are carrying that responsibility on their shoulders. No pressure, of course. We wish them good health,  good weather and great focus on their respective performances ahead," said James Moloi,  the President of Athletics South Africa. 

Schedule of SA athletes competing on day three (Sunday, 23 March):

1.38pm - shot put men, final (Chris van Niekerk)

1.40pm - long jump men, final (Cheswill Johnson)

2.54pm - 800m women, final (Prudence Sekgodiso).

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Athletics South Africa (ASA) is the national governing body for the sport of athletics (including Track and Field, Cross Country, Road Running and Race Walking) in South Africa, is a member of World Athletics  and the Confederation of African Athletics.  The association was formed in 1995 and is based in Johannesburg.