Letsile Tebogo overcame a last-minute challenge to deliver a memorable performance at the Botswana Golden Grand Prix.
Despite winning the 200m race at the Botswana Golden Grand Prix, Letsile Tebogo has revealed that he almost withdrew from the race.
Letsile Tebogo clocked a stunning 20.23 seconds to cross the finish line ahead of Luxolo Adams who timed 20.42 seconds. Kobe Vleminckx sealed the podium in a time of 20.45 seconds.
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Now, the reigning Olympic 200m champion has made a damning confession about he almost failed to make it to the starting line.
Why Letsile Tebogo almost withdrew from Botswana Golden Grand Prix?
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The reigning world 100m silver medallist revealed that at warm up area, he felt a slight discomfort on his hamstring and was unsure about competing.
Letsile Tebogo revealed that he made the decision to compete since most of the fans were there to watch him. He added that it had been long since he competed on home soil and it was a great opportunity to showcase his talent.
Going into the race, the world 200m bronze medallist revealed that he just wanted to implement what his coach had advised him and was grateful to have emerged as the winner.
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“Coming into this race when I started my warm up, I had a bit of a knock on my right hamstring and had to make sure I warm up as much as possible and come here and do it for the people,” Letsile Tebogo said in an interview after the race.
“During the warm up, there is a point where I felt like I would be forcing my body to do it so I wanted to step back but I felt like some of the people wanted to see me do it on the home straight. I had to make sure I get out of the blocks nice and easy and transition very well out of the curve.”
The 21-year-old added that, however, if he feels fit enough, he will compete in one more race in South Africa.
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“I have started, everything went well like I said. For now, I think we are going to rest, wait for China. If not, then there is a Grand Prix on Wednesday. If the body feels great, then we shall go to South Africa to do the Grand Prix,” Letsile Tebogo shared.
Despite the early scare, Letsile Tebogo’s grit and love for his home fans saw him push through the discomfort to deliver a stellar performance.
He now shifts focus to the series of Diamond League Meetings he has since been confirmed for as he prepares for the World Championships in Tokyo, Japan.
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