Letsile Tebogo

“This is a dream come true, not just for me, but for all of Botswana. We've shown the world what we're capable of, and this is just the beginning.”

“When we finish, we become friends and then life goes on.”

“When you get on to the track, it's all about business.”

“The Olympic gold has opened a lot of doors for the team, because I can't do this alone.”

“You just have to capitalise on the little you have and make sure you pursue your goals.”

“I go to the flashbacks that I came from here and now I'm a global star.”

“It's basically showing them direction, because if we have plenty of free time, we tend to do unlawful stuff.”

“Athletics has given me so many opportunities, and I want young people to believe in themselves, dream big and enjoy the sport.”

“I aspired to be the one to make it happen and then take in the world's response. And that reaction has been heartwarming.”

“I wanted to make a breakthrough for African athletes.”

“It was sad to see only two nations rule the sport for decades.”

“That's always been my goal, to snap their dominance.”

“Africans are stepping up and we see an increased number of African athletes in global competitions.”

“It's different in every country. When you get to my country, they understand, they know and they feel when to just let me be.”

“Wherever you are, whatever you have, just make sure you put in enough effort and dedication.”

“I have proved that by staying on the right track and working hard, it is possible to achieve your dreams no matter which part of the world you're from.”

“What I'm most excited about, though, is the impact I have made on aspiring athletes.”

“All I can say is that Botswana will take care of a gem perfectly, more than the US can.”

“I dream of an all-African lineup at the Olympics one day.”

“Only when I get on to the track, I become somebody different.”