Thebe shifts focus to Olympic qualification

Thebe gained recognition by clinching a silver medal in the 200m during the 2014 Summer Youth Games. His breakthrough in the 400m occurred in May 2016, boasting a time of 44.22 seconds, positioning him third on the global seasonal lists and propelling him into the all-time top 30 for the event. The 2016 Summer Olympics witnessed him competing in two distinct events, and his personal best in the 400 meters stands at 44.02, achieved in July 2017. Former coach Mogomotsi Otsetswe nurtured Thebe into becoming one of the premier athletes globally.

However, Thebe encountered a setback when personal challenges impeded his career. He initiated a comeback last season as a member of the Botswana 4x400m mixed relay team aiming to qualify for the Budapest World Athletics Championships. Unfortunately, the men’s 4x400m relay team, including Thebe, faced disqualification in Budapest after recording a time of 2:59.42 in the final.