Kirsty Coventry, Zimbabwe’s swimming sensation, is Africa’s most decorated Olympian with seven Olympic medals. Explore her journey of breaking records and inspiring a continent.
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Paris Olympics ’24 :D’Tigress Make History, Advance to Quarterfinals
by REFINEDNGby REFINEDNGD’Tigress, Nigeria’s national women’s basketball team, has made history by advancing to the quarterfinals of the 2024 Paris Olympics. The team secured their spot with a thrilling 79-70 victory over Canada in their final group game at the Pierre Mauroy Stadium in Lille, France.
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Discover the incredible journey of Derartu Tulu, the first black African woman to win an Olympic gold medal. From her humble beginnings in Ethiopia to her historic victories in Barcelona and Sydney, Tulu’s story is a testament to resilience and determination. Now leading the Ethiopian Athletics Federation, she continues to inspire future generations. Follow us to explore more stories of trailblazing athletes like Tulu who break barriers and set new standards.
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Paris Olympics 2024: D’Tigress Triumph Over Australia in Debut Game
by REFINEDNGby REFINEDNGAfrican champions D’Tigress, the Nigerian national basketball team, started their Paris Olympic Games campaign on a winning note by defeating the highly-fancied Australian team 75-62. This victory marks only their second win ever at the Olympic Games and stands as a testament to their resilience and skill.
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Tobi Amusan Named Nigeria’s Flag-Bearer for the Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony, Opeyori, as Team Captain
by REFINEDNGby REFINEDNGIn a significant announcement by the Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC) in collaboration with the Federal Sports Ministry, Tobi Amusan, the world record holder in the women’s 100m hurdles, has been named Nigeria’s flag-bearer for the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympics. The ceremony, set to take place on the River Seine on Friday, July 26, 2024, will mark the official start of the much-anticipated Games.
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Olympics First Timer Chukwuebuka Enekwechi Qualifies for men’s Shot Put Final
by RefinedNGby RefinedNGOlympics First Timer Chukwuebuka Enekwechi Qualifies for men’s Shot Put Final Olympics first-timer Chukwuebuka…
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