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Two of the fastest sprinters in the men's 200m event this year will face off at the Kip Keino Classic. Can Letsile Tebogo overcome Courtney Lindsey's challenge?
Botswana's speedster Letsile Tebogo will face his biggest test this season, racing against in-form American speed sensation Courtney Lindsey in the men's 200m event at the Kip Keino Classic on April 20th.
Tebogo, who has had a magnificent start to the 2024 season by breaking the 300m World Record, blazing to the top of the 400m world list at 44.29s, and becoming the first sprinter to go sub-20s (19.95s) this year, will be gunning to extend his winning streak against the American.
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08:07 - 28.03.2024
Letsile Tebogo becomes fastest man in three different events in 2024
Another meet, another victory and world lead for Botswana's Letsile Tebogo, becoming the fastest man in 2024.
Likewise, Lindsey's early season form has been brilliant, having sped to the 200m world lead in a blistering 19.88s at the Florida Relays a week ago.
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The 25-year-old will aim for a famous victory against the Botswanan - an accomplishment that'll place him in the conversation as one of the world's best sprinters and a potential medallist at the Paris Olympic Games.
While many may predict a walkover for Tebogo, noteworthy is that Lindsey ran close to his lifetime best of 19.85s in his first race of the season, which signifies he's in the best shape of his life and can run faster against a tough opponent.
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Both athletes pushing each other for a deserved win gives the anticipation of a very fast race and the top event to watch out for at the classic Kenya meet.
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12:12 - 12.04.2024
Any retroactive payment: Usain Bolt asks for over $300,000 after World Athletics announcement
Multiple World Record holder Usain Bolt wants a reward for his efforts at the Olympics after World Athletics announcement.
Other athletes that complete the field are the American duo of Dorian Camel and Micaiah Harris, Cameroon's Claude Emmanuel, homeboy Samuel Chege, and Italy's Fausto Desalu.
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