Botswana Guardian

All eyes on Letsile

Takes to the track at the Kip Keino Classic in Kenya tomorrow

- Naledi Lemogang

Botswana’s star runner, Letsile Tebogo, is poised to showcase his exceptiona­l talent at the esteemed Kip Keino Classic track and eld event in Kenya this Saturday. As a signi cant part of the prestigiou­s Golden Tour, the Kip Keino Classic gathers the world’s top track and eld stars, providing Letsile the opportunit­y to compete alongside fellow elite athletes on a global stage, before the highly anticipate­d Paris24 Olympics.

Letsile Tebogo enters the Kip Keino Classic with an impressive track record, having commenced his season with remarkable world- leading performanc­es. His consistent display of exceptiona­l form has solidi ed his reputation as a force to be reckoned with in the world of track and eld. roughout his career, Letsile has demonstrat­ed an unwavering dedication to his cra , resulting in numerous standout achievemen­ts. As he prepares to compete against fellow elite athletes at the esteemed Kip Keino Classic, all eyes are on Letsile Tebogo, eager to witness his continued success on the internatio­nal stage.

He recently stole the spotlight at the ASA Athletics Grand Prix with a blazing performanc­e clocking a world leading time of 19.94 in the 200m.

Letsile will compete in the men’s 200m event at the Kip Keino Classic, where he is expected to face o against a highly competitiv­e American sprinter, Courtney Lindsey, who is also in impressive form this season.

With his remarkable achievemen­ts and undeniable talent, Letsile is poised to deliver an exceptiona­l performanc­e in the upcoming competitio­n.

He recently made headlines by winning the March 2024

African Athlete of the Month award, beating out notable contenders such as Liverpool player Mohamed Salah and Nigerian hurdler Tobi Amusan. is accomplish­ment, announced by the Africa Sports Ventures Group, further solidi es Letsile’s status as a rising star in the world of athletics.

Letsile’s impressive season thus far has been marked by record- breaking performanc­es and personal bests. The 20- year- old athlete has set a world record in the 300m, clocked a world- leading time in the 200m, and continues to inspire the next generation of track and eld stars.

As the young athlete looks ahead to the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, his sights are set on securing not just one, but two gold medals. He previously shared his aspiration­s to make an impact in the world of athletics and achieve success at the upcoming Olympic Games. He expressed his commitment to participat­ing in various tours as part of his training regimen, with the aim of maintainin­g peak fitness levels and honing his skills in preparatio­n for future competitio­ns.

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