“He is flying 😮‍💨😮‍💨😮‍💨️‍🔥️‍🔥️‍🔥”! Does that caption sound familiar? Yep, that was Letsile Tebogo’s reaction when he witnessed Kishane Thompson’s impressive season opener in 2025 at the Central Hurdles. The 23-year-old phenom left Tebogo and pretty much everyone else in awe during the 60m event- a breathtaking return, clocking in at 6.48 seconds!  And now Tebogo has decided to shock his fans with his new announcement.

Thompson set a new personal record with his performance in the 60m event. And here’s the kicker, he did it against a -2.1m/s headwind! No wonder Tebogo couldn’t hold back his excitement. Man, Thompson found just the perfect way to win him over. Well, it’s no small feat to impress someone like Letsile Tebogo- the man who smashes his own records left and right!

Remember when he tore through his own Under-20 world record, clocking 9.91 seconds in the 100m? Tebogo also claimed gold at the World Athletics U20 Championship held at Cali, Colombia in 2022. He set the bar pretty high in the sky that time, didn’t he? From that moment on, he never looked back. But now, he’s back, in the literal sense. Olympic champions Yaroslava Mahuchikh and Letsile Tebogo are gearing up to kick off their Wanda Diamond League campaigns at the season opener in Xiamen on April 26.

Yes, you heard that right. This time, we’re about to witness another historic feat from this gold medalist. Mark your calendars, fellas! Because Tebogo’s ready to set the track on fire again! Speaking of Tebogo, there is more to him than his world records and an unending list of accomplishments. How much do you know about Letsile Tebogo?

Letsile Tebogo, the untold story

Letsile Tebogo hails from Botswana, though he moved to the capital city, Gaborone, in seventh grade. While not much is known about his parents, we know this star athlete has a rock-solid relationship with his mother. He dedicated his 2024 Olympic gold medal to her, a tribute following her passing in May. Tebogo raced wearing spikes engraved with his mother’s date of birth to show his love for his mother. We seriously melted at that very moment!

When asked about the tribute, Tebogo said, “It’s basically me carrying her through every stride that I take”. And maybe it truly was a blessing, as he etched his name in history by becoming the first-ever athlete from Botswana to win a gold medal. Not just that, Tebogo also became the first African runner to win gold in the 200m final at the Olympic Games.

If you think Tebogo is only a 200-meter specialist, you may have to think again. Back in 2023, Letsile Tebogo made history as the first African to win a medal in the 100m at the World Championships. Before the race, Tebogo made a statement. Speaking to NBCSports.com, he boldly declared, “Africans can be sprinters, too.” And then he backed it up with pure speed, skills and to top it all off, a medal.

In recent years, Tebogo’s performances have left the track and field community and all his fans worldwide in awe. Every time he appears on the track, he gets better than the last time. His relentless drive and record-breaking performances have turned him into a living legend. Following his big announcement, fans wait with bated breath as Tebogo prepares for the Wanda Diamond League. How many milestones will the 21-year-old shatter this time? What’s your take?