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Letsile Tebogo Wins 200m Gold in 19.46s; Noah Lyles Takes Bronze
Aug 8, 2024, 06:38 PM
In a historic moment at the Paris Olympics, 21-year-old Letsile Tebogo of Botswana won the men's 200m final, marking the first time an African sprinter has claimed gold in this event. Tebogo finished with a time of 19.46 seconds, setting an area record. American sprinters Kenny Bednarek and Noah Lyles took silver and bronze, respectively, with times of 19.62 and 19.70 seconds. Lyles, who was a favorite for gold, was aiming for a sprint double after winning the 100m but had to settle for third place. This victory is Botswana's first Olympic gold medal, highlighting Tebogo's remarkable achievement on the global stage.
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