Paris, 4 August 2024 — In a thrilling display of endurance and determination, Ahmed Jaouadi of Tunisia showcased his remarkable talent in the men’s 1500m freestyle final at the Paris 2024 Olympics, securing a commendable 6th place finish with a time of 14:43.35. Jaouadi, who has been a rising star in the world of swimming, entered the finals with high expectations following his standout performance in the heats. As he took to the water at the iconic Olympic Aquatics Centre, the atmosphere was electric with anticipation. F... Read More

Paris, 2 August 2024 — The 2024 Paris Olympics showcased outstanding performances from African swimmers in the men's 50m freestyle heats, with Tobi Sijuade from Nigeria leading the charge with a remarkable time of 23.34 seconds in Heat 5. In Heat 1, Pedro Rogery from Guinea-Bissau secured first place with a time of 28.34 seconds. Close behind were Marouane Mamane of Niger, finishing in 30.66 seconds, and Terence Tengue of the Central African Republic, clocking in at 30.96 seconds. Heat 2 featured Freddy Mayala from Congo, w... Read More

Paris, 3 August 2024 — In a stunning display of endurance and determination, Tunisia's Ahmed Jaouadi made waves in the men’s 1500m freestyle heat at the Paris 2024 Olympics. The 19-year-old swimmer, in his Olympic debut, clinched the top spot in Heat 4 with a remarkable time of 14:44.20, earning him the title of fastest qualifier for the finals. Jaouadi’s performance was nothing short of extraordinary. From the very start, he showcased his impeccable technique and stamina, steadily pulling ahead of his competitors.... Read More

Paris, 3 August 2024 – The 2024 Paris Olympics witnessed a thrilling display of speed and skill as African swimmers competed in the women’s 50m freestyle heats, with Kenya's Maria Bruhnlehner delivering a standout performance. In Heat 7, Maria Bruhnlehner from Kenya delivered a stunning performance, finishing third with a time of 25.82 seconds. Mia Phiri from Zambia also showcased her speed, finishing with a time of 26.49 seconds. Heat 1 saw Vanessa Bobombo from the Republic of Congo emerge victorious with a time of 3... Read More

Paris, 2 August 2024 – The 2024 Paris Olympics witnessed a stirring display of resilience and talent as South Africa's Rebecca Meder set a new national record in the women's 200m individual medley semi-final. Clocking in at 2:10.67, Meder finished 5th in her heat and 11th overall, marking an extraordinary comeback after qualifying 16th for the semis. Meder's journey to this point has been nothing short of remarkable. Reflecting on her performance, she shared, “I think there's only a certain percentage of peop... Read More