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,...
Road to Paris: South Africa’s rising women marathoners will be chasing Olympic glory in...
From Cian Oldknow to Gerda Steyn and Irvette van Zyl, South Africa has a fast-rising crop of women marathoners eager to contribute to Africa’s Olympic marathon magic as the Games kick off in Paris.
Stephen Granger, bird story agency
As athletes...
Road to Paris: Marathon contenders from Tanzania, Uganda, and Lesotho aim to upset legendary...
Though Kenya and Ethiopia are the favourites for the Paris Olympics marathon, contenders from other African nations could disrupt their dominance.
Stephen Granger, bird story agency
With the countdown to the Paris Olympics entering its final stretch, most attention in the...
Road to Paris: How Ethiopia is planning a return to Olympic Marathon glory
After 24 years without a men’s marathon gold and 12 years since their last women’s triumph, Ethiopia eyes a triumphant return to Olympic marathon glory in Paris. Renowned sports journalist Hana Gebresilassie weighs in on Ethiopia’s prospects for the...
Road to Paris: How South Africa is taking on East Africa’s marathon dominance
South African marathon stars are drawing on the excellence of East African athletes as motivation to elevate their performance, a strategy that is clearly paying off given their success in various continental competitions. They spoke to bird story agency...