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Botswana Makes History with 4×400m Relay Gold

Botswana wins its first-ever 4×400m relay gold at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, with Busang Collen Kebinatshipi anchoring the team to a historic African victory.

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Paris 2024: Kaylia Nemour Clinches Algeria’s First Olympic Gold in Gymnastics

Kaylia Nemour delivered a groundbreaking performance at the Paris 2024 Olympics, earning Algeria its first-ever Olympic gold medal in gymnastics. Competing in the women’s uneven bars, Nemour captivated the judges and audience alike with a routine that combined technical precision and artistic flair, securing her a historic victory. This gold medal marks a significant achievement […]

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Morocco’s Soufiane El Bakkali Secures Historic Second Olympic Gold in 3,000m Steeplechase at Paris 2024

Morocco’s Soufiane El Bakkali made history at the Paris 2024 Olympics by winning his second consecutive gold medal in the men’s 3,000m steeplechase. In a race filled with drama and intense competition, El Bakkali crossed the finish line in 8:06.05, becoming the first man since 1932 to win back-to-back Olympic titles in this event. The […]

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Kenya’s Beatrice Chebet Wins Maiden Women’s 5,000m Title at Paris 2024

In an exhilarating race at the Paris 2024 Olympics, Kenya’s Beatrice Chebet clinched the gold medal in the women’s 5,000m, delivering a stunning performance against a formidable field. Chebet’s winning time of 14:28.56 secured her place atop the podium, marking her first Olympic gold medal. Chebet’s victory was hard-fought, particularly in the final stretch where […]

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St. Lucia’s Julien Alfred Wins Women’s 100m Gold at Paris 2024

In a historic moment at the Paris 2024 Olympics, Julien Alfred of Saint Lucia clinched the gold medal in the women’s 100m, finishing with an impressive time of 10.72 seconds. This remarkable achievement not only secured her the top spot on the podium but also marked the first-ever Olympic medal for Saint Lucia. Alfred’s journey […]

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Paris 2024: South Africa’s Tatjana Schoenmaker wins gold in the women’s 100m breaststroke at the Paris 2024 Olympics

Tatjana Schoenmaker has made history for South Africa by winning the gold medal in the women’s 100m breaststroke at the Paris 2024 Olympics. This victory not only adds to her illustrious career but also sets a new Olympic record, underscoring her dominance in the sport. The final, held at the Paris Aquatics Centre, saw Schoenmaker […]

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