No rest for Letsile Tebogo as he faces similar challenges in Fred Kerley and Kenny Bednarek at Zurich Diamond League

No rest for Letsile Tebogo as he faces similar challenges in Fred Kerley and Kenny Bednarek at Zurich Diamond League

Funmilayo Fameso 14:11 - 02.09.2024

Letsile Tebogo will face another stacked field that includes Fred Kerley and Kenny Bednarek at the Zurich Diamond League.

Botswana's Olympic star Letsile Tebogo will gun for another fast race at the Zurich Diamond League on September 5. This time, facing Paris medallists Fred Kerley and Kenny Bednarek.

Tebogo hasn't had a stint rest since his historic accomplishment of becoming the Olympic 200m champion in Paris. Following this, he has backed up his iconic performance with three consecutive impressive Diamond League victories in Lausanne, Silesia, and Rome.

In Zurich, Tebogo will compete in another 200m race against a formidable field, who have been roaring to hand him his first defeat since Paris.

Top on the list is the American duo of Kerly and Bednarek, notable for being strong speedsters in the event and capable of getting a win on any day.

Fred Kerley claimed the 100m bronze medal in Paris

Kerley won the Olympic 100m bronze medal in Paris and has a Season's Best (SB) performance of 19.86s clocked at the Lausanne Diamond League post-Olympics. Having lost to Tebogo in Rome, the renowned track star will be aiming for another victorious moment against the Motswana.

On the other hand, his compatriot Bednarek has dropped a super fast 19.59s this season and blazed to the silver medal in Paris behind Tebogo. With the believe of still having something to prove before the season ends, then a stunning performance can see him take the famous victory when they cross the finish line.

Kenny Bednarek

Meanwhile, others in the stacked field such as Dominica's Alexander Ogando can cause an upset as his outstanding run of almost defeating the Olympic champion in Silesia puts him in the conversation of challenging the above-named speedsters for that confidence-boosting triumph.

Likewise, Erriyon Knighton, Courtney Lindsey, and fast-finishing Joseph Fahnbulleh are no pushovers and are in the mix in what's expected to be a blazing race in Zurich.

Tags: