Zurich, Sept 5, 2024 (AFP) - Tebogo afterburners ensure Zurich 200m victory

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2024-09-05
Botswana's Letsile Tebogo produced a devastating finish to claim a thrilling victory in the men's 200m at the Diamond League met in Zurich on Thursday. The Olympic champion looked to have lost the race at a packed Letzigrund Stadium, but put on the afterburners to win in 19.55 seconds. The 21-year-old Tebogo edged Olympic silver medallist Kenny Bednarek for the line, the American at 0.02sec. Two more Americans followed, Erriyon Knighton rounding......
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