The president of the Republic of Botswana, Mokgweetsi Masisi, gave an afternoon break in Botswana this Friday, as a collective tribute for the celebrations for the victory in Paris’24 of the new Olympic 200 meters champion, Letsile Tebogo.
In Botswana’s presidential press release, President Mokgweetsi Eric Keabetswe Masisi “announced to the nation that he has found a fitting tribute to Letsile Tebogo, Botswana’s sensation: to guarantee Botswana and its residents this Friday afternoon, August 9 , 2024”.
The young 21-year-old sprinter’s successful half-lap, with 19″46 set an African record, beating Americans Kenny Bednarek (19″62) and Noah Lyles (19″70), the say the historic first Olympic gold medal for Botswana, its third medal in athletics.
As soon as the exam was over, there were celebrations in the streets and bars of Botswana. Young people from the country especially celebrated with songs and dances at the University of Botswana, according to videos published on social networks, where messages of congratulations and pride for the success of their compatriots multiplied. since Thursday.
He is forced to run the 4×400 series
Tebogo had to participate this Friday ‘compulsorily’ in the 4×400 series to replace his teammate Leungo Scoth, who was injured after a blow.
“I thought I wouldn’t run today, so I brought my shorts to the track so I could relax my body after last night, warm up and give motivation to my teammates. “I went to the bathroom and when I came back I found that Leungo (Scotch) was bent over and injured,” explained the first Olympic champion in his country’s history.
Tebogo led the quartet to victory in their heat and they entered the final with the best time. “The chances of us getting a medal are very high because we did it in the Bahamas (at the World Relay Championships in May), so why can’t we do it here in Paris? Everyone is strong and motivated by what I did yesterday,” said the Botswanan. , who barely slept for three hours after winning gold.
Source: La Verdad
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