bird Ten X: Ten milestones achieved by African athletes in Paris
The recently-concluded Paris Olympics has, once again 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: Sifan Hassan bags a marathon gold in a triumph for Africa
Sifan Hassan ended an ambitious and exhausting Paris Olympic Games in triumph when she broke the tape to win the women’s marathon at the Esplanade Invalides.
by Stephen Granger, bird story agency
As in the previous Games, Sifan Hassan took on...
Paris 2024: Ethiopia’s Tamirat Tola reigns supreme in the men’s Olympics marathon as event...
Tamirat Tola of Ethiopia is the new Olympic marathon champion, not only capturing the coveted gold but also setting a new Olympic record. Saturday's marathon may have also marked the final showdown between two ageing marathon legends, Eliud Kipchoge...
Africa hopeful for more medals in Paris as Olympic marathon kicks off
It’s Africa’s time to shine at the Games as the weekend brings down the curtain on what many are saying are the best Games ever, with the contrast between the COVID-enforced empty stadiums in Tokyo and the jam-packed arenas...
Paris 2024: Africa’s marathon runners gear up for the ultimate test of endurance at...
As the Paris 2024 marathons approach, all eyes are on Africa's elite runners who will now face a grueling course with steep climbs and tough terrain. The world eagerly awaits to see if Africa’s marathon elite will showcase their...
Perfomances from Nigeria and South Sudan at the Paris Olympics mark a new chapter...
D’Tigress and South Sudan’s men’s basketball team have achieved historic successes in the ongoing Olympic Games in France, showcasing the depth of Africa's rich sporting talent and potential.
by Silalei Shani, bird story agency
When Nigeria’s women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, pulled...
Paris 2024: Africa is on a marathon quest for Olympic glory in Paris
Africa has woken and become a dominant force in the Olympic marathon and in distance running in general. With individual African nations looking to improve their medals haul, the Paris Olympics presents a prime opportunity for the continent's marathoners,...
Paris 2024: Why the 2024 Olympic Games will mark a milestone for the women’s...
The 2024 Paris Olympics marks a historic milestone for the women’s marathon, as it will close the Summer Games for the first time. This represents a major shift from past Olympics, where the spotlight was primarily on the men’s...
Nigeria’s sports “queen” scores with local language radio show
Aderonke Adesola, a passionate Nigerian sports fan, is making waves as a female Yoruba language radio presenter. Her lively commentary and deep sports knowledge have captivated millions - and with the Olympics kicking off, millions more are likely to...
bird TenX: 10 Olympic Games records held by Africans
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.
By Oliver Ochieng,...