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The President of Botswana, Mokgweetsi Masisi on Friday declared a public holiday in honour of Letsile Tebogo, who won the country’s first-ever Olympics gold medal in the 200m.
A statement signed by Permanent Secretary to the President, Emmah A. Peloetletse said the afternoon day-off recognises Letsile’s status as the first Motswana and first African to win a gold medal in the 200m in the history of the Olympics.
“Furthermore, the President underscores, recognises and acknowledges Letsile’s performance and achievement as markedly outstanding and deserving of the nation to pause and celebrate him in a most unique, appropriate and responsible manner that will be etched in the annals of the history of the Republic.
“Accordingly, President Masisi wishes to state that on behalf of the citizenry, he applauds Letsile and gives thanks unceasingly to his late mother,” the statement reads in part.
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Letsile clocked an African record of 19.46 seconds to clinch gold at the Stade de France in Paris on Thursday.
USA’s Kenneth Bednarek, who clocked 19.62 seconds, was first runner-up.
Pre-race favourite and 100m winner, Noah Lyles also of USA ran 19.70 seconds to emerge second runner-up.
