From Ethiopia's Kenenisa Bekele in 2008 to Kenya's Faith Kipyegon in 2020, Africans have set and continue to hold onto Olympic records in athletics that may need a 'good run' from current and future athletes to break.
The 2024 Olympic Games are in full swing in Paris, France, with athletes from across the globe claiming medals in over 300 sporting disciplines.
The games that started on Friday, July 26, will see the curtain come down on August 11, 100 years since France last hosted the Olympic Games in 1924. The event will close with the womens marathon - which African women will likely win.
African athletes have consistently made the continent proud throughout the Olympic journey with their unforgettable and record-breaking performances.
From the early days of the Games to recent editions, these athletes have showcased their exceptional talents and highlighted Africas sports resilience and determination on the global stage.
