Botswana celebrated in grand style as their national hero, Letsile Tebogo, returned home to a hero’s welcome after his stunning achievements at the Paris Olympics. The 21-year-old sprinter made history by winning Africa’s first-ever Olympic gold in the men’s 200 meters, setting a new African record of 19.46 seconds and overshadowing pre-race favorite Noah Lyles at the Stade de France.

Tebogo’s incredible performance didn’t stop there; he also anchored Botswana’s 4x400m relay team to a silver medal, showcasing his versatility and team spirit. His rapid ascent to the top of the sprinting world began two years ago when he set a world junior record of 9.91 seconds in the 100m at the World Athletics U-20 Championships in Cali, Colombia.

A year later, he made history again by winning silver in the 100m at the World Championships in Budapest, becoming the first African to achieve this milestone. With these achievements, Tebogo has firmly established himself as Africa’s new sprinting sensation.

Personal Information:

• Name: Letsile Tebogo
• Date of Birth: June 7, 2003 (Age 21)
• Place of Birth: Kanye, Botswana
• Height: 1.84 meters
• Sport: Athletics (100m, 200m, 4x400m)

Achievements:

• Personal Bests:
  • 100m: 9.86 seconds (Paris 2024)
  • 200m: 19.46 seconds (Paris 2024)

Honors:

• Olympic Games:
  • Gold in 200m (2024 Paris)
  • Silver in 4x400m (2024 Paris)
• World Championships:
  • Silver in 100m (2023 Budapest)
  • Bronze in 200m (2023 Budapest)
• World Relays:
  • Gold in 4x400m (2024 Nassau)
• African Championships:
  • Gold in 200m (2022 Saint Pierre)
• World U-20 Championships:
  • Gold in 100m (2021 Nairobi)
  • Gold in 100m (2022 Cali)