Botswana’s sprinting star Letsile Tebogo has openly criticized Netflix over its new documentary series SPRINT, which, despite its focus on the journey of top sprinters, heavily spotlights American athletes. Tebogo expressed disappointment that African athletes, who are key figures in global sprinting, were largely overlooked in the series. The young athlete stated that this exclusion minimizes the contributions and achievements of African athletes in the sport, and he called on Netflix to issue an apology for what he views as a lack of respect toward African representation in athletics.
Tebogo, known for his record-breaking performances and international success, emphasized that including African athletes would offer viewers a more balanced and authentic portrayal of sprinting talent worldwide. He believes that athletes from Africa deserve equal recognition for their hard work and achievements on the world stage.
By calling out Netflix, Tebogo hopes to bring more awareness to the importance of fair representation in sports media, particularly in series that document and celebrate the journey of elite athletes. The sprinter’s stance has resonated with fans across Africa, who are rallying behind his demand for more inclusivity in international media portrayals of sports stars.
