“From Dreams to Triumph: 30,000 Fans Celebrate Botswana’s Groundbreaking Olympic Hero Letsile Tebogo!”
In addition to his medal, there are other prizes in store for the sprinter. According to TMZ, the government will award him a four-bedroom home, as well as some cash.
The young athlete dedicated his achievement to his late mother, who passed away in May 2024 after a brief illness. He also competed in bright orange Nikes with a sticker with her date of birth, 23.12.1980.
“It’s basically me carrying her through every stride that I take inside the field,” Letsile said after winning gold.
“To take her [with me], it gives me a lot of motivation. She’s watching up there, and she’s really, really happy.”
People celebrated the 21-year-old’s incredible achievement on social media
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