Tebogo said Lyles's personality is why he is the face of track and field.
Letsile Tebogo stunned the sprinting world by winning the men's 200 meters at the 2024 Summer Olympics. After his victory, the star from Botswana gave an eye-opening quote about his American rival, Noah Lyles.
Tebogo upset Lyles in the 200 meters, taking Africa's first gold medal in the event while Lyles took the bronze and American Kenny Bednarek took the silver. Lyles had loudly boasted that he expected to win the race after taking gold in the 100-meter sprint. Afterward, he admitted to having been diagnosed with COVID-19 and left the track in a wheelchair.
In the post-race press conference, Tebogo was asked if he aspired to become the face of track and field. The 21-year-old replied, "I think, for me, I can't be the face of athletics because I'm not an arrogant or a loud person like Noah . So, I believe Noah is the face of athletics." Letsile Tebogo was asked after winning the men's 200m final if he aspires to world records and being the face of track and field."I can't be the face of athletics because I'm not an arrogant or a loud person like Noah ."It's not clear if Tebogo was attempting to insult Lyles or just point out that he brings more attention to the sport with his personality.Ryan Phillips is a senior writer on the Breaking and Trending News team at Sports Illustrated.
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