Tebogo’s irresistible touch to spur teammates in Budapest
Monday, August 21, 2023 | 370 Views |
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However, amid the euphoria, there is still some work to be done by Tebogo and his team mates representing the country in Hungary. The win will without a doubt, serve as a motivation for other team members and Tebogo as he prepares for the 200m race, where another medal beckons. The men’s 400m semi-finals and 800m heats get underway tomorrow evening.
Tebogo made history during the Sunday 100m showdown, finishing behind Noah Lyles like a steam train to claim Botswana’s first medal in Budapest. Tebogo, who is also Africa record holder in 200m, attacked the finish line in 9.88s.
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