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Team South Africa at World Relays 2026 in Botswana

Lythe Pillay – There is a healthy rivalry between Botswana and South Africa

After breaking the South African record and moving up to third on the all-time world rankings, national 400m champion Lythe Pillay says the rivalry between South Africa and Botswana is strong, but positive.

Olympic 200m champion Letsile Tebogo

Letsile Tebogo honoured with Botswana bank note ahead of World Relays

Botswana super star Letsile Tebogo says it is a proud and special moment to see his face printed on his country’s bank note.

Olympic 200m champion Letsile Tebogo

Letsile Tebogo – There is no rivalry between Botswana and South Africa

Olympic 200m champion Letsile Tebogo has told SABC Sport that he does not view the growing success of Botswana and South Africa in athletics as a rivalry.

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Botswana's Letsile Tebogo wins 200m gold medal

Noah Lyles collected bronze but came up short of completing his desired Olympic sprint double after Botswana's Letsile Tebogo claimed 200 meters gold in Paris.