The open waters of the River Seine proved unforgiving for Africa’s top open water swimmers at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Tunisia’s Ahmed Jaouadi and Namibia’s Philip Seidler, both strong contenders, faced unexpected challenges that saw neither finish the grueling 10km race. No Show for Ahmed Jaouadi Ahmed Jaouadi, a breakthrough swimmer from Tunisia, shocked fans and competitors alike by not starting the race. As one of the continent's top long distance swimmers, his absence left a void in the competition and... Read More

Paris, 8 August 2024 – South African diver Julia Vincent has qualified for the Women’s 3m Springboard final after a strong performance in today’s semi-finals. With a total score of 297.30, she secured sixth place, putting her in contention for a medal. Vincent delivered consistent dives throughout the competition, showcasing her technical skill and experience. While facing stiff competition from global rivals, she managed to maintain her composure and deliver solid performances under pressure. The road to the final ... Read More

Paris, 7 August 2024. In an exhilarating display of strength, precision, and artistic grace, the Egyptian Artistic Swimming Team delivered a captivating performance in the Team Acrobatic Routine at the 2024 Paris Olympics, securing a commendable ninth place with a total score of 219.2267. The team's acrobatic routine, performed by the talented athletes ABDELBARY Farida, AHMED Mariam, BARSOUM Nadine, ELFEKY Amina, HIEKAL Hana, MAREI Salma, MOHAMED Sondos, and SAAFAN Nihal, showcased their exceptional skills and coordination. Breaking D... Read More

Paris, 7 August 2024. In a thrilling display of skill and perseverance, African divers Julia Vincent of South Africa and Maha Amer of Egypt showcased their talent in the Women's 3m Springboard Preliminaries at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Julia Vincent: Triumph Amidst Pressure Julia Vincent, the 29-year-old South African diving veteran, demonstrated her experience and determination by securing 13th place with a total score of 283.50, earning her a spot in the semi-finals for the first time in her Olympic career. Competing in her third ... Read More

Paris, 6 August 2024 – The Egyptian artistic swimming team captivated audiences with a dazzling performance in the team free routine at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Their routine, themed "Eye on Africa," earned them a total score of 486.7547, securing a commendable 10th place finish. The team, consisting of Farida Abdelbary, Mariam Ahmed, Nadine Barsoum, Amina Elfeky, Hana Hiekal, Salma Marei, Sondos Mohamed, and Nihal Saafan, delivered a technically complex and artistically rich performance that showcased their talent, dedi... Read More