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Letsile Tebogo – Pride of Botswana

Letsile Tebogo, a surname that signifies thankfulness,
and we, the people of Botswana—indeed, all of Africa—
are grateful for the speed in his veins.
In the 200 meters, he surged past the opposition,
and did it with fuel in reserve.

The Olympic stage was his battlefield,
and there, he outshone the great Noah Lyles.
Before the race, Lyles jumped with confidence,
leaping high, celebrating ...

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An overriding national feeling

Derartu, Haile, Tirunesh
Kenenisa, Meseret and all
With a similar footfall!

Displaying a superb
Long-distance athletic feat
When many superstars
Awe inspiringly you beat
And as a result of it
When your sought-for
Fought-for
And nation- prayed-for
Dream proves a hit
And also with kudos
A stadium full of people opt
You to greet
And when spectators
Accord you a high five
It is for ...

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