Dutch sensation Sifan Hassan and Botswana’s sprint star Letsile Tebogo clinched the top honors at the World Athletics Awards in Monaco this week, celebrating their historic performances at the 2024 Paris Olympics. 🎉
Hassan, known for her jaw-dropping endurance in long-distance races, dominated the track with multiple gold medals in Paris. “This award isn’t just mine—it belongs to everyone who believed in me,” she said, rocking her signature post-race smile. 🏃♀️💨
Tebogo, 21, became Botswana’s first Olympic sprint gold medalist, breaking records and stereotypes. “Young athletes from small nations can dream big too,” he told the crowd, dedicating the win to his hometown. 🇧🇼⚡
The ceremony highlighted their journeys from underdogs to global icons, with World Athletics praising their “game-changing impact on the sport.” 🌍👟
