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Botswana's Letsile Tebogo faced setbacks before finishing sixth in the 100m at the Paris Olympics impacted by a crucial 21-day loss.
Botswana’s Letsile Tebogo faced unexpected challenges at the Paris 2024 Olympics ultimately finishing sixth in a historic 100m final.
Behind Tebogo’s Olympic journey was a sequence of events particularly a 21-day disruption that shaped the outcome in ways few outside his camp understood.
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Tebogo’s coach, Kebonyemodisa Mosimanyane, shared in an interview the significant impact of those three weeks lost to unforeseen circumstances.
“For you to get the 100m medal, everything should be perfect, and it takes a lot of work,” Mosimanyane explained as per Daily News.
The time lost was crucial; it was when the team was supposed to integrate vital components of their training, which ultimately left the 100m out of reach.
“Once we knew that we could not achieve our objective, we targeted 200m,” said Mosimanyane.
Despite the challenge, Tebogo won the 200m gold and played a pivotal role in the 4x400m relay, winning silver.
The absence was linked to a personal tragedy—Tebogo's mother passed away in May, a loss that not only took an emotional toll but also affected his training schedule.
“The time we lost 21 days due to a situation that was beyond our control was the time we knew that 100m was now out of reach,” Mosimanyane reiterated.
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While Tebogo’s sixth-place finish might seem disappointing on paper, his coach was quick to defend his record.
Tebogo had previously won a World Athletics Championships 100m gold medal in Kenya in 2021 and a bronze in 200m, followed by similar successes at the World Junior Championships in Cali.
Again, we all know how he performed in 100m shattering his World Junior Record, which still stands,” Mosimanyane added, underscoring that Tebogo remains a top competitor in the 100m races.
The Paris Olympics 100m event was a historic race being the closest 100-meter final since at least Moscow in 1980.
Noah Lyles won with a national record of 9.96 seconds marking a peak speed of 27.1 mph at the 65.15-meter mark.
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Tebogo, setting a new national record himself, showcased his elite status even in less-than-ideal circumstances.
Reflecting on the future, Mosimanyane confirmed that Tebogo would continue to compete in both the 100m and 200m races.
He emphasized that Tebogo would also be ready to contribute to the 400m relay team if needed.
This approach not only aligns with Tebogo’s strengths but also with his resilience—a trait that has been profoundly tested in recent times.
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