Overview

• Letsile Tebogo, Botswana's first Olympic gold medalist, has been appointed as a global ambassador for World Athletics' Kids Athletics program, aimed at inspiring youth through sports.
• The 21-year-old credits athletics with steering him away from a life of crime, growing up in a neighborhood with high levels of criminal activity.
• Tebogo clarified his remarks about Noah Lyles, emphasizing their friendly rivalry and Lyles' role in promoting athletics through showmanship.
• He is preparing for the Botswana Continental Tour meet on April 12, his first competitive appearance at home since his historic victory at the Paris 2024 Olympics.
• Tebogo continues to use his platform to encourage children worldwide to pursue sports as a pathway to success and positive change.