Gaborone gold rush: how Botswana rose to the top of men’s sprinting
The Guardian • 5/12/2026
Summary
Botswana, with a population of 2.5 million, has risen to prominence in men's sprinting, credited to investment in young athletes. At the World Athletics Relays in Gaborone, Collen Kebinatshipi led the men’s 4x400m relay team to victory against South Africa, eliciting excitement from the home crowd. Letsile Tebogo, the 22-year-old reigning 200m Olympic champion, expressed the significance of the win for both the team and their supporters. However, this progress is currently under threat.
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