On July 12, 2024, the Monaco Diamond League delivered exciting track battles, with the 200-meter sprint garnering significant attention despite Noah Lyles’ withdrawal just before the race. Letsile Tebogo, the Botswanan sprint prodigy, did not disappoint the spectators, and dominated the race, winning in 19.87 seconds with a 0.6m/s tailwind.
The athlete who has been making headlines since the start of the 2024 season, was the only runner to cross the 20-second barrier. Alex Ogando finished second with a 20.02, and Tarsis Orogot placed third with a 20.32.
19.87s!!
Letsile Tebogo stormed to an impressive victory in the men’s 200m at the Monaco Diamond League, easing off to 19.87s (+0.6) for the win.
Alex Ogando was 2nd in 20.02s, while Tarsis Orogot finished 3rd in 20.32s. pic.twitter.com/KzotfxRPXZ
— Track & Field Gazette (@TrackGazette) July 12, 2024
This performance further solidifies Tobogo’s position as a potential challenger to Noah Lyles at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Fans on social media expressed excitement about the same.
Easy warm up homeboy
— Robertson² (@BlessSeretseF_R) July 12, 2024
This fan has a message for skeptics who believe the athlete will not be a formidable opponent at the Paris Olympics.
It’s giving hope to hear him after the race when interviewed saying,” He doesn’t want to get his body fatigued. And at the Olympics, all cylinders will be fired .. Seems like it’s gonna be more crazy than how we anticipated ⚠️
— SebeleAtar (@atasebele) July 12, 2024
Another fan is simply pleased to see him participating in the event ahead of the huge race in Paris.
Tebogo is back
— Tony Gray official (@Tonygraymus) July 12, 2024
This race fan makes a daring claim after the race.
Soon to be Olympic Champion
— John Hammonds (@GrandpaJarhead) July 12, 2024
Tebogo’s strong performance has surprised this aficionado.
Now that’s fast.
— Nicola (@Nicola69770736) July 12, 2024
With these results, Tobogo has established himself as a serious threat in the Olympic main event, which is rapidly approaching. Even his track competitors have begun to recognize his unique contributions thanks to his prior achievements.
Noah Lyles’ Insights on Letsile Tebogo
Noah Lyles is known for his keen observation of his rivals, despite just putting his all into his training. In a recent interview with Time magazine, the six-time world champion, Lyles, acknowledged Letsile Tebogo as a once-in-a-generational talent.
Lyles praised the Botswanan prodigy’s impact in bringing attention to the continent of Africa, in a sport that is dominated by North American and European competitors. The six-time world champion also expressed anticipation for Tebogo’s future as a professional athlete.
