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Letsile Tebogo has disclosed how her late mother Seratiwa Tebogo played a huge role in his career and was very involved in his decision-making as he switched from football to running the track.
Letsile Tebogo has opened up about his late mother Seratiwa Tebogo’s role in shaping his athletics career and moulding him to become one of the greatest athletes.
In a post-race interview ahead of the Diamond League Meeting in Rome, the 21-year-old explained that his late mother advised him to shift from playing football to running the track, a move that paid off well for him.
The reigning Olympic 100m champion added that unfortunately, her mother’s journey ended but he will continue honouring her with his dominant exploits on the track.
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“She has been with me throughout the journey since she helped me decide to take part in being an athlete because I was more into football but she guided me into the athletics path. She has been there since the journey started and now it had to be cut short for her but the journey still continues,” Tebogo said.
Meanwhile, Seratiwa lost her life on Sunday morning, May 19 following her short illness. During her demise, Tebogo was just fresh from competing in the men’s 100m at the USTAF Los Angeles Grand Prix where he finished second behind Kyree King.
His mother was a great pillar in his career and as he made history at last year’s World Championships in Budapest, Hungary, she was there to witness the milestone.
Tebogo became the first African to win a medal in the men’s 100m at a World Championship after finishing an impressive second behind Noah Lyles. Great Britain’s Zharnel Hughes completed the podium in the race.
After his victory, Tebogo’s late mother said: “To say I’m excited is an understatement…Africa is so proud…I’m so proud that he put Africa in the map. It’s Africa before Botswana and so we are thrilled.”
Her loss was a significant blow to Tebogo but he has since made a running comeback, being in impressive in his races. He made history at the Paris Olympics, becoming the first African to claim gold in the men’s 200m in Olympic history.
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21:30 - 28.08.2024
'A prayer for her'- Lestile Tebogo reveals poignant moments with Pope Francis at Vatican City
Botswana's sprint sensation Lestile Tebogo met Pope Francis in Vatican City on Wednesday just weeks after becoming Olympic champion.
He anchored the men’s 4x400m to a silver medal on the Olympic stage, finishing second behind Team USA.
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