Letsile
Tebogo

Botswana

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Botswana’s Letsile Tebogo made history at the Paris 2024 Olympics, becoming the first African athlete to win gold in the men’s 200m.

Tanggal Lahir	7 Juni 2003
Tempat Lahir	Kanye
Age	22
Nationality	Botswana
Karir dimulai	2021
Disiplin	Running 100 m / Running 200 m / Running 400 m

Born in Kanye, Botswana, Letsile Tebogo rose from humble beginnings to become a world-class sprinter. He was raised by his mother, Seratiwa, who emphasised the importance of education while supporting his athletic development. Letsile is recognised for his speed and focus on the track. While Africa has long been associated with distance running, Letsile has become a stand-out figure in the continent’s growing presence in sprinting.

At the 2024 Paris Olympics, Letsile made history by becoming the first African to win gold in the 200m. His time of 19.46s set a new African record and ranked as the fifth-fastest 200m in history. He later anchored Botswana’s 4x400m relay team with a 43.04s split - the fastest of the night - helping secure a silver medal and further cementing the nation's rising status in global athletics.

Widespread recognition soon followed: He was named World Athlete of the Year and Best Male Athlete. The humble sprinter is living his dream: "All I ever dreamed of doing was to run faster than everyone else, and being able to provide for my mother." He dedicated his achievements to his mother by wearing her birth date on his shoelaces during the 200m final.

In 2025, Letsile added another historic milestone to his career when he anchored Botswana’s men’s 4x400m relay team to a World Championship gold at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, the first time an African nation has ever won the event.

With a champion's mindset, Letsile brings energy to the track, making a statement for African sprinting.

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