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Independent Singapore
26-05-2025
- Sport
- Independent Singapore
Letsile Tebogo's plan to win two sprints at the Rabat Diamond League did not end as he hoped
RABAT, MOROCCO: Olympic champion Letsile Tebogo did not succeed in his attempt to win both sprint races at the Diamond League meet in Rabat. He finished last in the 100 meters and dropped out of the 200 meters race. From Botswana, Tebogo finished the 100-meter race with a final time of 10.43 seconds. However, South Africa's Akani Simbine finished with a time of 9.95 seconds, winning his third Diamond League win this season. Tebogo won gold in the 200-meter race at the 2024 Paris Olympics, and it was his first time competing in both 100 and 200 meters at a Diamond League event. He also admitted that he was looking forward to it. However, 70 minutes after running the 100 meters, the athlete did not show up for the 200-meter race. With this, American sprinter Courtney Lindsey won the race with a final time of 20.04 seconds, and it was his f irst victory of the season. In a social media post, Tebogo expressed: 'Today's performance wasn't what I had hoped for, I'm currently dealing with a recurring injury, which hasn't been easy. However, I'm channeling this disappointment and pain into resolve. I'm already focused on recovery and growth, and I know I will come back a stronger man. See y'all soon❤️🩹' Netizens shared their support in the comments section and said: ' Rallying behind you champ! Get well soon 🎉🎉', 'We know what you're capable of and know you'll be back at your best soon ❤️', 'Wish u speedy recovery our babe .May almighty give you strength always. We love you more and more. Have a good rest and come back strong, we shall miss you but your health is important to us as your fans💎🩵💐💐💐', '🫂🫶Wishing you a peaceful mental, emotional, and physical recovery', 'You will bounce back Champ 👏❤️', and 'Wishing you strength, healing, and a full recovery. Your courage and dedication inspire us all—you will be back stronger!' Other tournament updates In similar news, Botswana's Tshepiso Masalela celebrated his 26th birthday by winning with a world-leading time of 1:42.70 in the men's 800-meter race. He is ahead of Britain's Max Burgin, who won second place, and Kenya's Olympic champion Emmanuel Wanyonyi, who won third place. Furthermore, in the 400-meter race, American Jacory Patterson beat South Africa's Zakithi Nene, finishing with a final time of 44.37 seconds. Another impressive American performance came from Jonah Koech, who finished the 1500-meter category in 3:31.43 and set a new meeting record. Beatrice Chebet of Kenya also won the women's 3000-meter race with a thrilling time of 8:11.56. This record is the second-fastest time ever, behind Wang Junxia's 1993 world record of 8:06.11.
Reuters
25-05-2025
- Sport
- Reuters
Leslie Tebogo's double sprint bid falters at Rabat Diamond League
RABAT, May 25 (Reuters) - Olympic champion Letsile Tebogo's Diamond League sprint double bid fell apart on Sunday as he finished last in the 100 metres and retired from the 200 at the Rabat meet. Botswana's Tebogo clocked 10.43 seconds, with South Africa's Akani Simbine winning the 100m race in 9.95, his third Diamond League victory of the season. Tebogo, who won 200m gold at the Paris Olympics, had told reporters on Saturday that it was the first time he had doubled up at the Diamond League and he was expecting it to be a good night. However, 70 minutes after his 100m race, Tebogo did not even start in the 200m and American Courtney Lindsey, who finished second in Doha last month, claimed his first victory of the season with a time of 20.04 seconds. In the men's 800 metres, Botswana's Tshepiso Masalela celebrated his 26th birthday in style, dominating the race to win in a world-leading 1:42.70, comfortably ahead of Britain's Max Burgin in second and Olympic champion Emmanuel Wanyonyi of Kenya in third. American Jacory Patterson produced a late surge to edge South Africa's Zakithi Nene and win the men's 400 metres in 44.37 seconds. Another American who produced a thrilling finish was 28-year-old Jonah Koech, knocking six seconds off his personal best to win the men's 1500m in 3:31.43, setting a meeting record. Kenyan Beatrice Chebet ran almost alone to win the women's 3000 metres in 8:11.56 – the second fastest time in history behind Wang Junxia's 8:06.11 in 1993. "I am so, so happy. I wasn't trying to set a world record. I just came to run my personal best, and that's what I did," Chebet told reporters, adding the record might come "after a few months or years". Netherlands' Femke Bol set a new meeting record in the women's 400m hurdles, winning unchallenged in 52.46 seconds. Jamaican Shericka Jackson also turned up the heat in the women's 100 metres, running 11.04 seconds for her first win of 2025 after overcoming a slow start to beat U.S. pair Maia McCoy and Jacious Sears. In the women's 800 metres, Ethiopia's Tsige Duguma edged out South Africa's Prudence Sekgodiso by a tenth of a second, finishing in 1:57.42 to take the victory.
CBC
25-05-2025
- Sport
- CBC
Courtney Lindsey bests heavy American 200m Diamond League field
Courtney Lindsey ran to a time of 20.04 to top teammates Fred Kerley, Robert Gregory, and Kyree King.
Al Jazeera
17-05-2025
- Sport
- Al Jazeera
‘I dream of an all-African lineup at the Olympics': Letsile Tebogo
Doha, Qatar – Loud cheers greeted Letsile Tebogo when he stepped onto the track for the men's 200-metre race at the World Athletics Doha Diamond League in Qatar and stepped away a winner a few minutes later. The Botswanan Olympic gold medallist made his Doha debut with a time of 20.10 seconds on a balmy Friday evening, coolly glancing sideways at his closest competitor as he crossed the finish line 0.01s ahead of Courtney Lindsey of the United States (US). It was a leisurely run compared with his triumphant 19.46s finish at the Stade de France nine months ago, when he left a star-studded American lineup – including 100m gold medal winner Noah Lyles – in his wake as he brought Botswana its first Olympic gold. As a young boy, Tebogo was a keen footballer with a preference for manning the left wing, but was pushed towards athletics by his teachers. Seven years later, the reluctant sprinter made the world sit up and take notice as he became the first African to win a 200m gold at the Olympics. A day prior to the Doha Diamond League, the World Athletics 2024 Athlete of the Year sat down with Al Jazeera to reflect on his achievement in Paris and its the impact on the African continent: Al Jazeera: How has life changed for you since winning the Olympic gold? Letsile Tebogo: In so many ways. To begin with, there's increased awareness of the scale of my achievement, which has brought along commercial interest. I now have multiple opportunities to support myself as multiple brands want to be associated with my name. What I'm most excited about, though, is the impact I have made on aspiring athletes. I have proved that by staying on the right track and working hard, it is possible to achieve your dreams no matter which part of the world you're from. Wherever you are, whatever you have, just make sure you put in enough effort and dedication. Al Jazeera: How difficult is it for you to step out of your house when you're in Botswana? Tebogo: I'm never out unless it's for an event. I stay locked up indoors because I don't want to be out there too much. I like having an element of mystery and want to leave people wondering: where is he, what's he doing? Al Jazeera: How does it feel to break the American and Jamaican hold on sprinting medals at the Olympics? Tebogo: That's always been my goal. To snap their dominance. It was sad to see only two nations rule the sport for decades. I wanted to make a breakthrough for African athletes. I aspired to be the one to make it happen and then take in the world's response. And that reaction has been heartwarming. Al Jazeera: When compared with the success in distance running, Africa has not been able to bag as many medals in sprinting. What challenges do African athletes face when it comes to sprinting at the highest level? Tebogo: It's mostly down to infrastructure and support but I am not entirely sure. However, I can see that Africa is looking towards investing in its athletes beyond distance running. Once the governments are on board, it makes a massive difference to the sport. Al Jazeera: Can you see the impact of your success for Batswana athletes? Tebogo: It's still early days but I've definitely seen athletes shed a layer of self-doubt. They are no longer afraid of coming forward to showcase their talent. I hope the new [Botswana] government will take the next step and help these athletes. Al Jazeera: How do you see the future of sprinting in Africa? Tebogo: Africans are stepping up and we see an increased number of African athletes in global competitions. I dream of an all-African lineup at the Olympics one day.
