The Guardian Australia ·general ·1 hour ago

Gaborone gold rush: how Botswana rose to the top of men’s sprinting

Botswana's men's sprinters have surged to global prominence, with Letsile Tebogo winning Olympic gold in 2024 and Collen Kebinatshipi capturing world championship titles. The 2.5-million-person nation credits investment in youth athletics programs and local coaching infrastructure for its rise. However, suspension of school sports programs since 2019 threatens the talent pipeline, officials.

Summary by Glance · The Guardian Australia

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