Olympic 200m champion Letsile Tebogo has stepped in to take charge of promoting Africa’s first-ever World Senior Relay Championships in Gaborone, Botswana taking place on 2-3 May.
Olympic 200m champion Letsile Tebogo has told SABC Sport that he does not view the growing success of Botswana and South Africa in athletics as a rivalry.
Olympic 200m gold medallist Letsile Tebogo has encouraged South African sprint sensation Bayanda Walaza to avoid placing unnecessary pressure on himself and to fully enjoy his journey as a junior athlete.
Reigning World Athletics Athlete of the Year, Letsile Tebogo, has set his sights on breaking the iconic 200m record held by Jamaican sprint legend Usain Bolt, which was set at the 2009 World Championships in Berlin.
Botswana’s golden boy, Letsile Tebogo, shared with SABC Sport how tapping into South African resources has played a significant role in his Olympic Games success.
Olympic gold medallist Letsile Tebogo downplays the significance of his historic victory at his first Olympic Games, viewing it as just another medal.