Tebogo will be opening his 2025 season in Australia, aiming to push his limits and inspire global fans.
Botswanan sprinting sensation Letsile Tebogo has confirmed his participation in the upcoming Maurie Plant Athletics Meet in Melbourne, Australia, marking his highly anticipated debut on Australian soil.
Scheduled for March 29, the event is set to kick off the 2025 World Athletics Continental Tour Gold series, where Tebogo will compete in the 400m, an exciting test for the Olympic 200m champion.
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Tebogo, who etched his name in history as Botswana's first Olympic gold medalist with a commanding victory in the men's 200m at the Paris Games last year, expressed his eagerness to begin the new season with this bold challenge.
"Starting the season with this long-distance challenge will set the stage for what's ahead," said Tebogo on Tuesday.
"I'm ready to push my limits and make every moment count."
The 21-year-old star will take on the longer distance of the 400m after a glittering 2024 season that also saw him win silver in the 4x400m relay at the Olympics and earn the coveted title of World Athletics' Male Athlete of the Year.
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For Tebogo, this meet represents an opportunity to further cement his status as one of the most versatile and talented sprinters in the sport.
"I'm excited to compete for the very first time in Australia and open my 2025 season," he added.
"I'm looking forward to the electric support of the Australian crowd, let's make it a race to remember."
Tebogo is no stranger to the 400m distance as his silver medal in Botswana's 4x400m relay team at the Paris Olympics showcased his capability in longer sprints, complementing his accolades in the shorter distances.
Alongside compatriots Bayapo Ndori, Victor Ntweng, and Leungo Scotch, he continues to carry the torch for Botswana on the world stage.
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The Maurie Plant Athletics Meet, named in honor of the late Australian athletics figure, is renowned for attracting elite talent.
It will provide Tebogo with a high-caliber platform to begin his campaign as the opening event of the year’s World Athletics Continental Tour Gold series.
Tebogo burst onto the international scene at the 2021 World Under-20 Championships, winning gold in the 100m and silver in the 200m.
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He followed that with double gold in the 100m and 200m at the 2022 World Under-20 Championships in Cali, Colombia, before transitioning to senior competition. His rapid rise continued in 2023 with silver and bronze medals at the World Championships in the 100m and 200m, respectively.
In Melbourne, Tebogo will be part of an exciting lineup that includes some of the biggest names in sprinting, such as Noah Lyles, Kenny Bednarek, Marcell Jacobs, and Fred Kerley.
he competition is set to be fierce, but Tebogo’s meteoric trajectory suggests he is more than ready to face the challenge.
The Maurie Plant Meet promises to be a thrilling start to the season, with Tebogo at the forefront as he looks to inspire his fans and make Australia a memorable chapter in his remarkable journey.