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Letsile Tebogo Reveals Injury After Struggles at Rabat Diamond League

The Olympic champion finished last in the 100m, withdrew from the 200m, and vowed to recover after disclosing a recurring injury.

Paris 2024 Olympics - Athletics - Men's 200m Final - Stade de France, Saint-Denis, France - August 08, 2024. Letsile Tebogo of Botswana reacts after winning gold. REUTERS/Sarah Meyssonnier/File photo

Overview

  • Letsile Tebogo, the reigning Olympic 200m champion, finished last in the 100m at the Rabat Diamond League with a time of 10.43 seconds.
  • Tebogo withdrew from the 200m event shortly after, citing a recurring injury that he revealed in a social media post.
  • Courtney Lindsey claimed victory in the 200m with a season-best time of 20.04 seconds, marking his first win of the season.
  • The track and field community, including prominent figures like Justin Gatlin, has rallied around Tebogo, offering messages of support.
  • Tebogo expressed determination to recover and return stronger, emphasizing his focus on growth and resilience.