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Kirsty Coventry smiles as she stands behind a wooden podium with the Olympic rings emblem on the front. There are two microphones on the podium and she is delivering a speech, gesturing with her hands, which are positioned in front of her, slightly apart, with open palms. She has shoulder-length blonde hair, and is wearing a navy-blue blazer over a burgundy top.
Sports
20 March 2025

Kirsty Coventry Emerges as First Woman and African to Head International Olympic Committee

The former Zimbabwean swimmer and Olympian has served on the IOC Athletes’ Commission since 2018.

Faith Kipyegon Eyes History as First Woman to Run a Mile Under Four Minutes
Sports
23 April 2025

Faith Kipyegon Eyes History as First Woman to Run a Mile Under Four Minutes

The Kenyan triple World and Olympic 1,500m champion will be attempting to shave nearly eight seconds off her own women’s mile record.

What It’s Like To … Build a National Skateboarding Movement in Kenya
What It's Like To...
02 April 2025

What It’s Like To … Build a National Skateboarding Movement in Kenya

Against a backdrop of limited resources and official recognition, Kenya's skateboarding community finds creative ways to build an inclusive scene with Olympic aspirations.

Gout Gout celebrates winning the Boys' U18 200m Final
Sports
17 March 2025

South Sudanese Sprinter Gout Gout Runs Fastest 200 Meters Time in the World This Year

Even skeptics are beginning to compare the 17-year-old sensation, Gout Gout, to Usain Bolt.

A photo of Favour Ofili squatting, with one hand on the floor, after the women’s 200m final at the Paris Olympics.
Sports
12 August 2024

Paris Olympics: African Countries Continue to Fail Their Athletes

At the just concluded Olympics, athletes from Nigeria and some African countries faced big and small challenges caused by institutional failures that have been going on for years.

​Team Morocco celebrates victory after the Men's Bronze Medal match between Egypt and Morocco during Day Thirteen of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Stade de la Beaujoire on August 08, 2024 in Nantes, France.
News
08 August 2024

Morocco Wins First-Ever Olympic Football Medal

The Olympic men’s football third place game between regional rivals Egypt and Morocco delivered a high intensity game as promised.

Letsile Tebogo of Team Botswana celebrates winning the gold medal after competing in the Men's 200m Final on day thirteen of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Stade de France on August 08, 2024 in Paris, France.
Sports
09 August 2024

Nine African Highlights from the Second Week of the Paris Olympics

From Letsile Tebogo’s historic 200m win to a first African medal in gymnastics, here are some shining moments for Africa from week two of the Summer Games.

Youth players warm up at the Dakar Arena in Diamniadio, during the opening of the 17th Basketball Without Borders Africa organized by the NBA, the International Basketball Federation and Senegalese Basketball Federation.
Sports
08 August 2024

Is Senegal Ready to Host Africa's First Youth Olympic Games?

Stadiums are being renovated, volunteers are being trained, and partnerships with local tourist outlets are being set up, instilling confidence in Senegal’s ability to host the world come 2026.

A photo of Letsile Tebogo celebrating after his 100m World Athletics Championships silver win in 2023.
Sports
24 July 2024

Letsile Tebogo Is Set for Olympic Glory

Letsile Tebogo is a firm favorite at this year’s Olympics in Paris and he’s highly motivated to take on the competition.

Five African Highlights from the First Week of Paris Olympics
Sports
02 August 2024

Five African Highlights from the First Week of Paris Olympics

Amidst the ceaseless amount of headlines coming out of the summer games, several African highlights have captured our attention.

Cindy Ngamba Secures First-Ever Refugee Olympic Team Medal
Sports
05 August 2024

Cindy Ngamba Secures First-Ever Refugee Olympic Team Medal

The historic win by the boxer born in Cameroon is a symbol of hope and resilience for millions of displaced people worldwide.

Here Are 10 African Athletes to Champion at the Paris Olympics
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25 July 2024

Here Are 10 African Athletes to Champion at the Paris Olympics

From sprinters Tobi Amusan and Letsile Tebogo, to the South Sudan Basketball team and African members of the Refugee Team, here are some of the athletes to root for.

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