Letsile Tebogo Falls Short In Brussels Diamond League Final

Holifil

31 Mar, 2025

Letsile Tebogo couldn't replicate his magic in the men's 200m final at the Diamond League meet in Brussels, Belgium.
Despite being the Olympic 200m gold medalist, Tebogo struggled to match his earlier performances in the season's final showdown.
Social media buzzed as the 21-year-old lost to American sprinter Kenny Bednarek, sparking reactions from fans worldwide.

When it came down to the wire, Letsile Tebogo just couldn’t pull off the win against American sprinter Kenny Bednarek in the men's 200m race at the Diamond League final in Brussels on September 14, 2024. The young Botswana star, who had dazzled fans all season long, couldn’t quite find that extra gear to edge out his rival in the final stretch.

Tebogo was widely seen as the favorite to take home the gold, especially with Noah Lyles absent from the race. But even without Lyles, the competition was fierce, and Tebogo found himself facing stiff resistance from Bednarek, who ultimately crossed the finish line first.

Letsile Tebogo and Kenneth Bednarek compete in the Men's 200m final of the Memorial Van Damme Diamond League athletics finals in Brussels on September 14, 2024. Photo: Nicolas Tucat.Source: Getty Images

Bednarek Triumphs Over Tebogo in Brussels

According to olympics.com, Kenny Bednarek clinched the Diamond League title in the men's 200m race in Brussels, Belgium, leaving Tebogo in second place. The race was intense, but Bednarek's speed and focus were unmatched as he powered through the final stretch.

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Bednarek finished with an impressive time of 19.67 seconds, while Tebogo clocked in at 19.80 seconds. It was a narrow margin, but one that highlighted the fierce competition in world-class sprinting. Dominican Republic athlete Alexander Ogando claimed third place with a time of 19.97 seconds, edging out a group of talented American sprinters in the process.

Fans React to Tebogo's Loss to Bednarek

The race didn't just spark excitement among the athletes; it also set social media ablaze as fans weighed in on the performance. Here’s what some had to say:

mostovMN77 said:

"Congratulations to Bednarek! It’s seems like Tebogo slowed down at the end weird."

DrPacoHinton wrote:

"He really kept his composure and rose to the occasion. 19.6 in those conditions would have been a PR anywhere else."

kwachiffu reacted:

"😭😭 Tebogo was beaten? Truly, no one can ever come close to Usain Bolt. This new generation lacks consistency."

UtdMinja commented:

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"Congratulations Bednarek! Tebogo couldn’t reel him in this time."

ItsJustB_01 shared:

"Let’s give Kenny his earned respect. Tebogo is great, and so are the others. No excuses!! Kenny doesn’t make excuses when he loses, so we won’t make excuses for anyone else. Congratulations Kenny💐—you worked hard for this win."

Tebogo's Earlier Triumph in Lausanne

It’s worth noting that Tebogo had a stellar performance earlier in the season. As Briefly News reported, Tebogo retained his 200m champion title by beating American duo Erriyon Knighton and Fred Kerley at the Lausanne Diamond League on August 22. The Botswana sprinter was the clear favorite going into that race, and he delivered with a strong and confident performance that left fans cheering.

While Tebogo's loss in Brussels may have been disappointing for some, it’s important to remember that every athlete has ups and downs. Tebogo’s journey is far from over, and there’s no doubt he’ll continue to inspire fans around the world with his incredible talent and determination.