African athletes have blazed a trail at Winter Olympics for over 60 years

Athletes from around the world are in the Italian Alps for the opening of the 2026 Winter Olympics on Friday – including 13 ...
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Africa at the Winter Olympics - South Africa sends five athletes to Milano Cortina

South Africa are set to be the best-represented African country at the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics (Feb. 6-22), with ...
Oregonian

New IOC president is first woman, first African to lead global Olympic body

COSTA NAVARINO, Greece — Kirsty Coventry was elected president of the International Olympic Committee on Thursday and became the first woman and first African to get perhaps the biggest job in ...
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‘Nobody was disqualifying Michael Phelps': Female athletes of color face extra scrutiny

Overcome with emotion, Algerian boxer Imane Khelif left the ring in tears after a resounding victory this weekend. Khelif has faced days of hateful comments and false accusations about her gender ...
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Electing Kirsty Coventry for IOC President was also a Vote for Africa and Women

Kirsty Coventry is the first female and African person elected President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC). Her election is a proud moment for Zimbabwe and Africa. It’s a vote for ...
Forbes

Kirsty Coventry Makes History As The IOC’s First Female And First African President

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Sindiswa Mabunda covers the sports landscape in Africa. In a historic decision that will have lasting impact, Zimbabwean sports ...
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Kirsty Coventry elected IOC president and is first woman, first African to lead global Olympic body

COSTA NAVARINO, Greece — Kirsty Coventry was elected president of the International Olympic Committee on Thursday and became the first woman and first African to get perhaps the biggest job in ...