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August 12, 2012
Uganda/Kenya: Uganda Finishes Olympics in Burst of Glory
Uganda's Stephen Kiprotich set the seal on East Africa's dominance of long-distance running at this year's Olympics - and won glory for his country - when he took the gold medal in… Read more »
August 08, 2012
Algeria: The Olympian Who Didn't Try - But Won Gold
Taoufik Makhloufi, the Algerian middle-distance runner who was expelled from the Games on Monday, was reinstated on Tuesday – and went on to win gold in the men's 1,500m… Read more »
August 29, 2011
Liberia: Racing to Make Up for Lost Time - Nation's First Marathon
Less than a decade ago, Liberians were running for their lives. Monrovia was a war zone. Armed rebel groups vied for power against the government of President Charles Taylor,… Read more »
August 25, 2011
Liberia: Athletes Prepare for Nation's First Marathon
AllAfrica's Boakai Fofana has been in training for a couple of months to compete in the 10 kilometer race that is part of the Monrovia marathon on Sunday. After an early… Read more »
August 24, 2008
Africa: Continent's Athletes Triumph in Olympics Marathon
As the Beijing Olympics reached their climax ahead of the closing ceremony on Sunday, African athletes overpowered others to take the top five places in the men's marathon,… Read more »
August 23, 2008
Africa: Long-Distance Athletes Sweep Up Medals
Africa put the seal on its dominance of long-distance running in the closing days of the Olympics. On Saturday alone, African athletes won seven medals, sweeping up all the medals… Read more »
August 15, 2008
Ethiopia: Dibaba Wins Gold, Sets New Record in Beijing
The Ethiopian athlete, Tirunesh Dibaba, has won Africa's first gold medal at the Beijing Olympics. Read more »
July 20, 2007
Africa: Nigerian Runners Dominate Athletics
Nigerian sprinters have dominated this year's running competitions, winning four gold medals, one silver medal and three bronze medals. Read more »
July 10, 2007
Algeria: Record Numbers for Ninth All Africa Games
The All Africa Games are back in Algiers 29 years after the Algerian capital first hosted the event. Read more »
October 13, 2003
Africa: Nigeria, Still Attracted by Gold
With five new gold medals obtained this weekend, two of which were won in the men's and women's 100 meter, Nigeria has advanced a giant step in the standings of the 8th All African… Read more »
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