Olympic 200m champion Letsile Tebogo is set to compete against FC Barcelona’s star striker Lamine Yamal in an international showdown for the Laureus World Breakthrough of the Year Award. Tebogo, the only African nominated in the category, will be vying for the prestigious honor alongside other top contenders from various sporting disciplines.
Among the nominees are 100m Olympic champion Julian Alfred and German Bundesliga club Bayer 04 Leverkusen, making the competition for the award fierce. The Laureus Awards, widely regarded as one of the most prestigious honors in the sporting world, celebrate athletes who have made a significant impact with outstanding performances.
The 2025 Laureus Award Ceremony will take place in Madrid, Spain, on April 21, where the winner of the Breakthrough of the Year Award will be announced. Tebogo’s nomination marks a historic achievement, further solidifying his status as one of Africa’s most promising track stars on the global stage.
