Letsile Tebogo Cruises to 44.29 Seconds 400m Personal Best in South Africa
Botswana's running prodigy, Letsile Tebogo cruised to a stunning personal best World leading time in the 400m dash at the Athletics South Africa (ASA) Grand Prix Series #2 in Tuks.
Letsile Tebogo, the talented sprinter from Botswana, made headlines again with his stunning performance in the 400m run, clocking an impressive time of 44.29 seconds. This remarkable achievement took place at the Bestmed Tuks Stadium in Pretoria on Monday, March 18 showcasing Tebogo's exceptional speed and endurance. As he continues to push the boundaries of his potential, Tebogo is definitely a rising star to watch in the world of athletics.
ASAGrand Prix Series #2 Men's 400m Results:
| Pos | Name | NAT | Mark |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LETSILE TEBOGO | BOT | 0:44.29 |
| 2 | ANTHONY PESELA | BOT | 0:45.93 |
| 3 | TUMO STAGATO VAN WYK | BOT | 0:46.05 |
| 4 | LEON PIENAAR | RSA | 0:46.70 |
| 5 | THAPELO PHORA | RSA | 0:47.56 |
| 6 | RANTI DIKGALE | RSA | 0:47.92 |
At only 20-years old Tebogo has achieved remarkable times from distances ranging from 100m to 400m:
- 100 meters: 9.88 seconds, achieved in Budapest, Hungary, on August 20, 2023. This time is a national record for Botswana.
- 200 meters: 19.50 seconds, recorded in London, Great Britain, on July 23, 2023. This performance not only stands as a national record but also an African record.
- 300 meters: 30.69 seconds, set in Pretoria, South Africa, on February 17, 2024. This time is recognized as a world best.
- 400 meters: 44.29 seconds, achieved in Tuks, South Africa, on March 18, 2024
Tebogo's achievements are a testament to his extraordinary capabilities on the track. He has become a beacon of athletic excellence for Botswana, earning accolades such as the World Championships 100m silver medalist, World Championships 200m bronze medalist, African champion, and two-time World U20 champion.
