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Kenyan athletes dominated the Africa 2024 awards as Letsile Tebogo and Beatrice Chebet achieved historic recognition for their feats.
The Confederation of African Athletics (CAA) has named Letsile Tebogo of Botswana and Kenya’s Beatrice Chebet as the 2024 Best Male and Female African Athletes, respectively.
Tebogo and Chebet’s achievements were part of a stellar year that saw African athletes dominate in various disciplines, rewriting records and creating history at the Paris Olympic Games and beyond.
At just 22 years old, Letsile Tebogo cemented his place in history as one of Africa’s most exceptional sprinters.
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The young prodigy from Kanye, Botswana, delivered a performance for the ages at the Paris Olympics by clinching the gold medal in the 200m, becoming the first African to achieve this feat in the event.
His winning time of 19.46 seconds not only shattered the African record but also ranked him fifth on the all-time world list.
Tebogo’s extraordinary contributions extended beyond his individual triumphs. He played a pivotal role in securing Botswana’s first-ever Olympic silver medal in the 4x400m relay.
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His achievements mark a transformative moment for Botswana, elevating the nation to a newfound status in global athletics.
For Kenya, Beatrice Chebet stood tall as a beacon of excellence in long-distance running.
The 24-year-old delivered a historic double at the Paris Olympics, winning gold in both the 5,000m and 10,000m events.
Earlier in the year, she shattered the world 10,000m record in Eugene, USA, clocking an astonishing 28:54.14, further solidifying her status as a dominant force in athletics.
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Chebet, who also claimed her second world cross-country title in 2024, now boasts 13 major titles across her career.
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Her remarkable journey from African U20 champion to double Olympic gold medallist inspires not just Kenyans but athletes worldwide.
Other athletes celebrated by the CAA include Ethiopia’s Tamirat Tola, who was honored as the second-best male African athlete of 2024.
Kenya continued to shine in the rankings, with Emmanuel Wanyoni being named the third-best male African athlete.
At just 20 years old, Wanyoni won gold in the 800m at the Paris Olympics with a stunning time of 1:41.19, underlining his potential as one of the brightest young stars in athletics.
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His victory capped off a dominant season, which also saw him claim the Diamond League title.
On the women’s side, Ruth Chepngetich was recognized as the second-best African female athlete of the year.
The Kenyan marathoner made history by becoming the first woman to run a marathon in under 2 hours and 10 minutes, clocking 2:09:56 at the Chicago Marathon.
Faith Kipyegon, another Kenyan legend, rounded off the podium as the third-best African female athlete.
Kipyegon’s dominance in the 1500m continued unabated as she clinched her third Olympic title in the event, breaking the world record in July with a time of 3:49.11.
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