Letsile Tebogo: Botswana’s Youngest Millionaire After Olympic Triumph

Letsile Tebogo’s meteoric rise in the world of athletics has not only earned him a place in the history books but also an impressive array of rewards that now make him arguably the youngest and richest person in Botswana. The 21-year-old sprinter made history at the Paris Olympics by becoming the first African and Botswanan to win a major sprint event, securing the 200m title with a new African Record of 19.46 seconds. He finished ahead of notable competitors Kenny Bednarek and Noah Lyles, who clocked 19.62 seconds and 19.70 seconds, respectively.

Tebogo’s achievements didn’t stop there. He also played a pivotal role in Botswana’s 4x400m relay team, which earned a silver medal, setting another African Record, with Team USA taking the gold in a new Olympic Record time.

Following his outstanding performance in Paris, Tebogo returned home to a hero’s welcome, with over 30,000 fans celebrating his achievements. His success has been rewarded with a multitude of gifts, including substantial monetary awards, houses, diamonds, and even pregnant cattle.

Here’s a summary of the rewards Tebogo and his teammates received:

Two houses valued at $300,000.

• • • $112,482 from Choppies, part of a larger $183,721 gift to Team Botswana, with Olympic silver medalists receiving $11,248 each and $18,747 allocated to the coaching staff.
    • $80,987 from Debswana, DTCB, and De Beers, with each athlete and coach receiving $4,500.
    • $52,491 from Orange.
    • $43,118 from the Botswana Defense Force.
    • $149,976 from the Ministry of Youth and Sports.
    • $3,749 from Kwa Nokeng Oil, along with a tractor, and $8,998 from Park 27.
    • 23 pregnant cattle gifted by Minister Eric Molale, with additional contributions of $1,874, $800, and $4,724 from President Masisi, Vice President Tsogwane, and MPs, respectively.
    • A polished diamond and $4,500 were awarded to Tebogo and all Botswana team athletes.

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