African Athletes Who Hold Olympic Records

The 2024 Paris Olympics has highlighted both past and present achievements in Olympic sports, showcasing remarkable feats in football and athletics. In men's Olympic football, Richarlison's five goals in Tokyo 2020 and Tevez's eight goals in Athens 2004 remain standout performances, with a total of ten Olympic tournaments producing numerous top scorers. Meanwhile, Team South Africa's rugby sevens team advanced to the quarter-finals after a decisive 49-5 victory over Japan, setting up a challenging match against New Zealand. The U.S. swimming team, led by Anthony Nesty, its first Black head coach, is poised for success, continuing the legacy of diversifying the sport with prominent Black athletes like Simone Manuel. African athletes have also made their mark, with Kenya leading the continent in Olympic records, including Faith Kipyegon's current women's 1500m record. Notably, Wayde van Niekerk holds the men's 400m Olympic record, showcasing the continent's rich athletic talent.