Letsile Tebogo of Botswana won the men's 200-meter final at the 2024 Paris Olympics, clocking in at 19.46 seconds and defeating American Noah Lyles, who finished third after revealing he had been suffering from COVID-19. Following his victory, Tebogo downplayed his status as a potential face of athletics, stating he preferred to be humble and described Lyles as 'arrogant and loud'. Lyles, who had won gold in the 100 meters just days earlier, expressed pride in earning a bronze despite his illness, acknowledging that it impacted his performance. Tebogo dedicated his win to his late mother, who had been his inspiration throughout his athletic career. The contrasting personalities of the two sprinters were highlighted, with Lyles' flamboyant approach juxtaposed against Tebogo's more reserved demeanor. This victory marked a significant milestone for Tebogo, making him Botswana's first Olympic gold medalist.