Ten milestones achieved by African athletes in Paris
Bonface Orucho and Oliver Ochieng, bird story agency PARIS 2024 played host to a veritable parade of African excellence, where the continent's athletes carved out some unforgettable medal moments. At the heart of this success was Africa's enduring dominance in the marathon. Despite the participation of marathon legends like Eliud Kipchoge and Kenenisa Bekele, the marathon saw new heroes rise and records fall. Ethiopia's Tamirat Tola stormed to gold, with Somalia-born Belgian Samir Abdi second and Kenya's resilient Benson Kipruto third, marking a new era of marathon champions. On the women's side, Ethiopian-born Dutch sensation Sifan Hassan showcased her relentless…
