Once again, the recently concluded Paris Olympics has reaffirmed the continent's rich sporting legacy, with African athletes shining across a diverse range of disciplines. The following is a list of 10 unique milestones that African athletes achieved in Paris.
Paris 2024 hosted a veritable parade of African excellence, where the continents athletes carved out some unforgettable medal moments.
Africas enduring dominance in the marathon was at the heart of this success. Despite the participation of marathon legends like Eliud Kipchoge and Kenenisa Bekele, the marathon saw new heroes rise and records fall.
Ethiopias Tamirat Tola stormed to gold, with Somalia-born Belgian Samir Abdi second and Kenyas resilient Benson Kipruto third, marking a new era of marathon champions. On the womens side, Ethiopian-born Dutch sensation Sifan Hassan showcased her relentless spirit, securing a hard-fought gold after winning two earlier bronzes in the 5,000 and 10,000 metres with Ethiopias Tigist Assefa and Kenyas Hellen Obiri battling their way to silver and bronze, respectively.
Yet, the African story in Paris wasn't just about the marathon. The Games revealed a spectrum of African talent stretching far beyond track and field.
