Botswana’s Letsile Tebogo made history on Thursday by winning the men’s 200 meters event, securing Africa’s first-ever sprint gold medal. Tebogo's victory was particularly notable as he outpaced the favorite, Noah Lyles, to claim the gold.
In recognition of this historic achievement, the president of Botswana declared Friday afternoon a half-day public holiday to honor Tebogo's remarkable feat.
