DAR ES SALAAM, Feb. 22 -- LOOLING calm and relaxed, Baraka Samson walked to lane 4 as he and the other six runners from Class V lined for the 100m race at Filbert Bayi School ground during the recently staged Inter-class Athletic Competition at Mkuza, Kibaha in the Coast Region.

Aged 12 years, Baraka looked a favourite to win the race since he has won it many times.

On your marks, the starter said loudly, then get ready, go!

Baraka was not quick enough at the start, but he held his breath and increased speed in the last 20m sprint. He crossed the line first, and later he fell down on the track.

Sports teachers rushed to him and carried him away to the dispensary.

After a first aid treatment, he said he felt dizzy before he fainted. ...