The recent World Athletics Championships in Tokyo were a spectacular showcase of African talent, with athletes from the continent capturing 22 medals and delivering thrilling performances. Kenya led the charge with an impressive 11 medals, powered by championship record-breaking runs from stars like Emmanuel Wanyonyi and Faith Cherotich. The excitement peaked with an all-Kenyan duel in the women’s 5,000 meters, where Beatrice Chebet edged out the legendary Faith Kipyegon to complete the double in the 5,000- and 10,000-meter events. Botswana’s 4x400m relay team also made history by winning Africa’s first gold in the event. Meanwhile, Tanzania celebrated its first-ever world championship gold thanks to marathon runner Alphonce Simbu. Athletes from other African countries, including Nigeria and Ethiopia, also won medals. Beyond podium finishes, African athletes made waves in finals across sprints, hurdles, and distance events, signaling a growing continent-wide dominance and a promising future on the global stage.
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