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Letsile Tebogo has gained Botswana’s first-ever Olympic gold medal, making historical past on the 2024 Summer time Olympics in Paris. The 21-year-old sprinter triumphed within the males’s 200m ultimate, clocking a formidable 19.46 seconds. Letsile’s victory noticed him outpace American runners Kenny Bednarek and Noah Lyles, who completed in 19.62 and 19.70 seconds, respectively.
This outstanding achievement additionally crowns Letsile as the primary African to win gold within the 200m dash on the Olympics. Already recognized for setting a nationwide report of 9.86 seconds within the 100m ultimate, Letsile sped up within the final 50 metres of the 200m race. He crossed the end line in 19.46 seconds, beating his chest in celebration as he turned the fifth-fastest man in historical past over the 200m distance.
“It means so much to the African continent as a result of now they see Africa as a sprinting house, so we simply needed to be sure that the message is loud and clear,” stated Letsile. “It was actually a phenomenal race for me,” he added.
His victory is especially significant, as he had taken a month-long break from coaching following the loss of life of his mom in Might. In a heartfelt tribute, he celebrated his win carrying spikes inscribed together with his late mom’s date of start. “It’s mainly me carrying her by way of each stride that I take inside the sector,” Letsile explained.
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