Olympic 200m Letsile Tebogo provided inspiration to help Botswana's Ross Branch win a historic World Rally-Raid Championship title this year.
Among them was motorcyclist Ross Branch, who was on the brink of becoming the first African to win the World Rally-Raid Championship in October.
"We have such a small country and there is a small community of athletes in Botswana so we all stand together." "Everyone was saying I might be too old to get a world title but I'm so happy to have proved those guys wrong."While casual observers may be hearing Gaborone-based Branch's name for the first time following his W2RC success, his route to the top has involved overcoming hurdles along the way."There has been more than once that I wanted to chuck in the towel and hang up the boots," he said.
Branch has taken the unorthodox approach of opting to remain based in Botswana, and believes this decision has been beneficial in some ways. "I'm extremely happy and proud to have been here and not have to emigrate overseas and stay with a trainer."Branch is open to a career in aviation or transitioning to the car category in rally beyond 2027 when his contract with Hero MotoSports endsA stage will be held in Sun City, South Africa, in May next year, marking the first time that a leg of the championship will be held in Southern Africa.
"I have full confidence that in the next two to three years we will see another 10-15 riders come out of Southern Africa. This is huge for us."
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