Botswana's Letsile Tebogo transformed an unimaginable loss into a powerful victory by dedicating his Olympic 200m gold medal to his late mother, Seratiwa Tebogo. The 21-year-old's emotional tribute added deep meaning to his remarkable performance at the Stade de France on Thursday evening, where he won in front of a packed crowd. Tebogo's mother, who had been his unwavering supporter, passed away in May, just months before the 2024 Paris Olympics. Despite his grief, Tebogo channelled his sorrow into a record-breaking run, setting a new African record of 19.46 seconds to claim the gold. American Noah Lyles, a heavy favourite after winning the 100m, finished third, while his compatriot Kenneth Bednarek took second place.