Botswana win men’s 4x400m relay gold Tokyo 2025
Botswana etched their name in athletics history on Friday, winning the men’s 4x400m relay gold medal at the Tokyo 2025 World Athletics Championships.
The quartet delivered a stunning performance at the Olympic Stadium, clocking a national record time to outpace traditional powerhouses USA and Jamaica. The victory marks Botswana’s first-ever gold medal in the men’s 4x400m relay at a global athletics event.
Team anchor Letsile Tebogo, who already holds multiple sprint medals, produced a blistering final leg, sealing victory to the roar of a jubilant crowd. His teammates dedicated the triumph to the people of Botswana, describing it as a reward for years of investment in athletics.
“This is history for our country. We came here believing we could win, and we delivered,” Tebogo said after the race.
Athletics analysts hailed the win as a turning point for African representation in relay events, noting that Botswana’s success could inspire other nations on the continent to invest more in track and field.
With this victory, Botswana not only secured gold but also stamped their authority as emerging giants in global athletics.
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