Gaborone gold rush: how Botswana rose to the top of men’s sprinting
Summary
Botswana has quickly become a top country in men's sprinting, winning several major international medals recently. This success comes from strong local training programs and support for young athletes, with stars like Letsile Tebogo and Collen Kebinatshipi gaining fame at home and abroad.Key Facts
- Botswana won the men's 4x400m relay at the World Athletics Relays in Gaborone, beating South Africa.
- Letsile Tebogo, Botswana’s 22-year-old Olympic 200m champion, ran the second leg in the relay win.
- Botswana’s men also performed well at the 2024 Paris Olympics and the 2023 World Championships in Tokyo.
- Collen Kebinatshipi won the 400m at the 2023 World Championships and is very popular in Botswana.
- The Botswana Athletics Association credits local school sports programs for discovering and training young athletes.
- Botswana develops athletes mostly through local coaches and facilities instead of sending them abroad.
- The Botswana National Sports Commission offers programs to spot and nurture young talent from age 5 upwards.
- Suspension of school sports programs since 2019 threatens the future of Botswana’s athletics success.
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