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Botswana’s Letsile Tebogo has made a vow not just to his country but to the entire African continent, as he and Kenya’s Emmanuel Wanyonyi prepare to compete at the Rabat Diamond League and gear up for Tokyo 2025.
Botswana’s sprint sensastion Letsile Tebogo has delivered a bold and heartfelt promise ahead of the Tokyo 2025 World Athletics Championships, not just to his country, but to the entire African continent.
Speaking alongside Kenya’s 800m Olympic champion Emmanuel Wanyonyi ahead of their respective events at the Rabat Diamond League in Morocco, Tebogo vowed to bring glory back home to Africa in the upcoming global showdown.
The two African stars, who will headline Sunday’s Rabat Diamond League, shared a lighthearted but meaningful exchange as they discussed their preparations and aspirations.
Tebogo will be racing in the 100m and 200m sprints against a world-class field including South Africa’s Akani Simbine, Kenya’s Ferdinand Omanyala, and American sprinter Fred Kerley.
Meanwhile, Wanyonyi is gearing up for a fierce contest in the 800m.
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In a candid video moment, Wanyonyi interviewed Tebogo with friendly admiration.
“You beat some Americans last year in Paris. So what do you think about tomorrow in Morocco for this Diamond League?” Wanyonyi asked.
Tebogo, brimming with confidence, replied, “Tomorrow's Diamond League, we are going all out. All out. Tomorrow, we secure the points.”
When asked about his plans for the year and the World Championships in Tokyo, Tebogo kept it straightforward but powerful, stating, “This year is to go to Tokyo and have fun in Tokyo.”
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Wanyonyi pressed further, asking, “You think you can manage to bring this medal again in Botswana this year for World Championship?”
With a gleam of determination, Tebogo replied, “I’m not bringing it to Botswana, I’m bringing it to Africa. I’m ready for Tokyo.”
All Eyes on Tokyo
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Tebogo’s promise underscores the growing pride and unity among African athletes on the world stage.
The 21-year-old turned heads during the 2024 Paris Olympics when he clinched gold in the 200m, establishing himself as one of the premier sprinters globally.
Wanyonyi, likewise, dominated the 800m, winning Kenya’s first Olympic gold in the event since David Rudisha’s era.
Both athletes are now setting their sights on Tokyo, aiming not only to defend their Olympic achievements but to raise Africa’s flag even higher.
Their performances in Rabat are being closely watched as a key indicator of form and fitness ahead of the World Championships in September.
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