Kenyan sensational sprinter Letsile Tebogo has had his eyes set on gold at the Paris 2024 Olympics. His talent has attracted millions of fans across the world. The Botswana-born is now competing for the win with his promising pace, so it’s only fair that everyone wants to know more about him.

Despite this being his Olympic debut, his potential to win gold is extremely high. He has proven himself on an international level since 2021, and after excelling in the junior rounds, he is now ready for his first competition as an Olympian. Physical attributes and training are crucial in this sport, so let’s take a closer look at what Tebogo brings to the table.

What is Letsile Tebogo’s height, weight, and age? 

We all know that Letsile Tebogo is a great athlete, and that’s precisely why he is competing as an Olympian. What makes him exceptionally fast is his intensive training, which has developed the speed he showcases on the track. Just two years ago, he set the World U20 record in the 100 meters, initially clocking 9.94 seconds at the 2022 World Athletics Championships in Oregon, and then breaking his own record with a time of 9.91 seconds just a month later.

To achieve that, Tebogo’s athletic build is crucial. Standing 185 cm tall and weighing 77 kg, he is built for speed. With the hopes of Botswana and all of Africa behind him, he is set to make history. After years of training and moving past his childhood interest in football, he has finally reached the 2024 Paris Olympics. Will this be the stage where he shines as bright as gold?

What makes Letsile Tebogo an interesting track star?

Letsile Tebogo is heavily inspired by Usain Bolt, and it’s easy to see why. Having the world’s most iconic sprinter as an idol is a great start. Tebogo caught Bolt’s attention when he broke Bolt’s 300-meter record, becoming the fastest man in history to cover the distance in 30.69 seconds on February 17, 2024. This impressive time surpasses Michael Johnson’s 30.85 seconds in 2000 and Bolt’s own 30.97 seconds in 2010.

During an interview while preparing for the 2024 Olympics, Tebogo revealed, “He (Bolt) is my idol, the person I admire the most. What he has achieved is really amazing. I watched him on TV every time he ran. Everyone remembers Usain. I want them to remember me when I hang up my running shoes.” With his performance, this dream is very achievable, as he needs to keep his head down and bring the first gold for millions of people to celebrate.

At the 2023 World Championships in Budapest, Tebogo earned silver in the 100m and bronze in the 200m. Despite finishing behind Noah Lyles, Tebogo clocked 9.88 seconds in the 100m, surpassing Usain Bolt’s 2009 world record by 0.30 seconds. This performance solidified his status as a rising star poised for future greatness. With all this experience under his belt, do you think Letsile Tebogo will bring home the Olympic gold medal? Share your thoughts in the comments below.