[5] Following her success, Sekgodiso was frequently compared and criticized on social media alongside Caster Semenya, the Olympic champion 800 m runner from South Africa who is intersex and has since been restricted from running the women's 800 m by World Athletics unless she reduces her natural testosterone.

[6] She told BBC Sport Africa that compatriot Semenya is a hero of hers, and the comparisons "bring too much pressure"; Sekgodiso was confident in her abilities but wants to be seen as "the first Prudence, not the next Caster.

"[7] Sekgodiso earned her first international medal at the 2018 African Youth Games, winning a bronze in the 800 m behind gold medallist Hirut Meshesha.

[3] In 2022, Sekgodiso won a bronze medal at the 2022 African Championships in Athletics in the 800 metres, despite cold weather hampering her performance.

[16] Sekgodiso collided with Athing Mu in their semifinal, turning the defending champion around backwards and forcing her to make up significant ground to qualify.