botswana's Letsile Tebogo stuns with 200m gold in Paris
Letsile Tebogo caused a sensation in Paris by winning the final of the Olympic 200-metre race. The representative of Botswana defeated the great favourite, Noah Lyles. At the post-competition press conference, he made harsh remarks about the American.
On Thursday at the stadium in Paris, Letsile Tebogo caused a surprise by winning the gold medal in the 200-metre distance. In the final, he achieved an excellent time of 19.46 seconds. Kenneth Bednarek won the silver with 19.62 seconds, and the great favourite Noah Lyles, who had previously won the final of the 100-metre race, was third with a time of 19.70 seconds.
Asked after the race if he wants to be the face of athletics, Tebogo made a harsh remark about Lyles.
I can't be the face of athletics because I'm not as arrogant and loud as Noah. So I think he is the face of athletics - said Tebogo at the conference. This was a clear jab at the American, who is known for his high self-confidence.
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After the final race, it came to light that Lyles is infected with COVID-19. The American stated that only his coaches, doctors, and mother knew about it.
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It definitely affected me, but I'm still very proud of winning bronze - said Lyles, as quoted by the "Daily Mail Sport".
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who is Letsile Tebogo?
The sensational winner of the 200-metre race turned 21 in June. Before the Olympics, his biggest successes were the medals won during the World Championships in Budapest in 2023. He won silver in the 100-metre and bronze in the 200-metre races. Both races were won by Noah Lyles at that time.
