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World 100m silver medallist Letsile Tebogo has shared his excitement about being featured in Netflix's Sprint documentary on the Paris Olympics.
Olympic 200m champion Letsile Tebogo has expressed his excitement as Part 2 of Netflix’s highly anticipated Sprint documentary series is set to showcase his gold medal-winning performance at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games.
The series, produced in collaboration with World Athletics and the Olympic Channel, offers a comprehensive look into the athletes’ journeys leading up to and during the Paris Olympics, and Tebogo’s achievement will take center stage.
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In a newly released trailer, Tebogo’s electrifying 200m victory is highlighted, with his voice-over declaring; “It’s now or never. There is no turning back.”
The Botswanan sprinter, whose meteoric rise has taken the athletics world by storm, reshared the video on his Instagram, expressing his excitement and pride in being featured among the world's top sprinters.
Part 1 of the Sprint documentary, which premiered on July 2, 2024, covered the journey of athletes from the 2023 World Championships in Budapest, Hungary, to the Paris Olympic Games.
It featured multiple Olympians and world championship medalists, including Noah Lyles, Sha’Carri Richardson, Shericka Jackson, Zharnel Hughes, and Elaine Thompson-Herah. Part 2, where Tebogo will make his debut, is expected to dive deeper into the athletes’ challenges and triumphs at the French capital.
Tebogo’s 200m victory was one of the most memorable moments of the Paris Olympics, as he stormed to victory, securing the first-ever Olympic gold medal for Botswana in the event.
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Reflecting on this achievement, Tebogo expressed his pride and the weight of the moment.
"Winning gold was not just for me but for my country, my people. I knew it was something that would be remembered forever," he said as per SportsKeeda.
In addition to his gold medal in the 200m, Tebogo also played a crucial role in Botswana’s silver medal finish in the men’s 4x400m relay.
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The team clocked an impressive time of 2:54.53, narrowly behind the American squad, who finished at 2:54.43.
Tebogo’s stunning anchor leg of 43.04 seconds was the fastest of the final and proved instrumental in securing the medal.
“We had always dreamed of getting a relay medal at the Olympics. Unfortunately, we didn’t get the gold, but I had to make sure that we had at least a medal for the 4x400m because we had that potential, and the other teams were scared of Botswana," Tebogo shared in an interview with Olympics.com. "We still want that gold medal!”
Tebogo’s achievements in Paris have not only cemented his legacy as one of the fastest men in the world but also placed Botswana firmly on the global athletics map.
His appearances in Netflix’s Sprint series are expected to offer fans a closer look at the behind-the-scenes moments of his Olympic journey, from the intense preparation to the emotional highs of victory.
The documentary itself has been created by the minds behind other hit sports series like Formula 1: Drive to Survive and Tour de France: Unchained.
The Sprint series aims to give audiences a raw and unfiltered look at the challenges, rivalries and personal stories that define elite athletes in the world of sprinting.
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