With an African record of 19:46 Tebogo conquered the 200 metres in Paris, which was celebrated back in Botswana with an incredible homecoming. "I really felt the support and appreciation from the entire African continent," he said, before returning to Europe to continue his success story with Wanda Diamond League wins in Lausanne, Silesia, Roma and Zurich as well as a meet win in Brescia.
In Rome he ran the 100 metres, returning to his preferred 200 metres at the other meets. "The 200 metres is absolutely my favourite distance," he explained. "The 100 metres is much more tactical and technical. You can't afford to make any mistakes. In the 200 metres you have more room to rectify small errors.
“A lot of people were surprised that I went to Brescia after Zurich, but I needed that race. It also taught me that I can also run well and win in more difficult weather conditions.That was the conclusion after Zurich, where the weather wasn't great and nobody probably believed I could run a 19:55."
In Brussels Yohan Blake holds the meet record of 19:26. Will it be within reach on Saturday? “It's also pretty cold here, but I am prepared," he said. "I still feel good at the end of the season, so we will see what happens.
"Winning the Wanda Diamond League final would really be the cherry on top of this amazing season with an Olympic title. I would love to finish in style on Saturday with a trophy."
