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African Athletes React to Limited Coverage in New Season of ‘Sprint’
Letsile Tebogo, Akani Simbine, and Marie-Josée Ta Lou-Smith are speaking out against the very limited spotlight on African athletes in the new season of Netflix's 'Sprint.'
Botswana’s Letsile Tebogo Wins Historic 200m Olympic Gold
The Motswana ran a blistering 19.46 seconds to win the first-ever Olympic gold medal for his country.
Four African Athletes Honored at the World Athletics Awards 2024
Letsile Tebogo and Sifan Hassan both emerged as top winners of the 2024 World Athletics Awards, bringing a strong close to what has been a great year for African athletes.
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.
11 Top Cultural Moments By Africans in 2024
In a year marked by continental protests and uncertainty, here are some cultural breakthrough moments in sports, cinema, and music.
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.
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.
What We're Looking Forward to in 2025
A year-long celebration kicks off with contemporary art in Marrakech, peaks with historic festival appearances from Burna Boy to Tems, and culminates in AFCON's return.
10 Standout African Moments From Paris Olympics
From significant firsts to historic performances, African athletes and teams delivered memorable moments at the just concluded Olympics in Paris.
At Paris 2024, Ferdinand Omanyala Wants to Prove Kenya is For Sprinters
With Kenya being famous for its long-distance dominance, Africa’s fastest man, Ferdinand Omanyala, is going to the Paris Olympics to show that the East African country is also the home of African sprinters.
Akani Simbine Is the South African Olympic Flag Bearer With Renewed Focus
In Paris, South African 100m star Akani Simbine is hoping to continue his recent winning ways after a battle with depression.
Botswanan Sprinter Letsile Tebogo Makes History with Silver at World Athletics Championships
Botswanan sprinter Letsile Tebogo sets record as first African to win a medal at World Athletics Championships, eying more glory in the 200m, and promising a bright future in athletics.
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