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Olympic gold medallist Tebogo praised for helping flood vicims
Olympic gold medallist Letsile Tebogo has been lauded for helping stranded victims of flooding in his home country of Botswana.
The country – a neighbour to South Africa – has experienced heavy rainfall, resulting in a significant rise in water levels.
Last year, Tebogo won gold in the 200m sprint at the Paris Olympics.
LETSILE TEBOGO PRAISED FOR ASSISTING FLOOD VICTIMS
In a social media post, World Athletics hailed Letsile Tebogo as a hero on and off the tracks after he rescued many stranded citizens.
The 21-year-old assisted motorists whose cars were submerged in water in the severe floodings in Botswana
Hero of the nation on and off the track ❤️
Olympic 200m champ @tebogo_letsile_ _ rescued stranded motorists whose cars were submerged due to the severe floodings Botswana is currently facing 💪 pic.twitter.com/JJtwY8IYG7
— World Athletics (@WorldAthletics) February 19, 2025
In a video that has gone viral, Tebogo was seen using his 4×4 Toyota Land Cruiser to pull other cars out of the deep water.
Letsile Tebogo 🇧🇼 rescuing stranded motorists amid severe flooding in Botswana!
A man of the people!💪🏾💪🏾pic.twitter.com/oTbZqDoJKt
— Track & Field Gazette (@TrackGazette) February 19, 2025
Letsile Tebogo came to the rescue of motorists whose cars were submerged during floodings in Botswana. pic.twitter.com/8iiUBTTcru
— Africa Facts Zone (@AfricaFactsZone) February 20, 2025
Another angle of Letsile Tebogo rescuing a vehicle trapped by the flooding in Botswana.
🎥: T-flow Don/FB pic.twitter.com/KvbBvBNqLx
— Travis Miller (@travismillerx13) February 19, 2025
NOAH LYLES PRAISES SPRINTER
Under the post, Noah Lyle – considered the world’s fastest man – praised Letsile Tebogo for his heroic efforts.
“A true man of the people,” the US sprinter posted of his fellow comrade.
A true man of the people 👏🏾
— Noah Lyles, OLY (@LylesNoah) February 19, 2025
Tebogo has become the first African and athlete from Botswana, to win gold in the Olympics 200m. He beat the likes of Lyles, a favourite who later claimed to have contracted Covid-19.
The humble 21-year-old – who is also a cattle farmer – claimed that while he appreciated the praise, he was unfazed by the instant fame.
He said in a press conference after the race: “It is not a dream come true to me. A medal is just a medal – but what I went through. I would say the medal is a bonus to everybody, but personally, it is not a dream come true.
Tebogo dedicated the victory to his mother, who died in May.
He continued: “’ It is not a big deal to me. It means a lot to the team behind me. When we heard about my mom’s passing, I was grateful for them – because personally, I thought my career was over, but they made sure I took each and every day as it came and made sure that I came here with a healthier mind”.
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