Category: Sports
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Agnes Ngetich Makes History with New 10km World Record in Women-Only Race
Kenya’s Agnes Ngetich has set a groundbreaking world record, becoming the first woman to complete a women-only 10km road race in under 30 minutes. The 24-year-old achieved the feat in Herzogenaurach, Germany, finishing in an astonishing 29 minutes and 27 seconds. Her performance surpasses the previous record of 30:01, which was set in 2021 by…
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Sue Day To Assume Role of Director Of Women’s Football For The FA
In December 2024, Sue Day MBE will succeed Baroness Sue Campbell as the new director of women’s football at the FA.
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Paris 2024: Nigeria and Zambia Women Secure Positions for the Olympics
On Tuesday, the Super Falcons and Zambia secured their spots for the Olympic games in Paris. For the first time since 2008, Nigeria will be participating in the Olympics.
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Alice Marie Coachman Davis: The First Black Woman Olympic Gold Medalist
Alice Coachman became the first African American woman from any country to win an Olympic Gold Medal when she competed at the 1948 Summer Olympics in London.
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Alice Marie Coachman Davis: The First Black Woman Olympic Gold Medalist
Alice Coachman became the first African American woman from any country to win an Olympic Gold Medal when she competed at the 1948 Summer Olympics in London.
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Chioma Ajunwa: Gold Medalist Turned Crime Fighter!
Chioma Ajunwa is a former Nigerian track and field athlete who made history as Nigeria’s first-ever Olympic gold medalist.
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Chioma Ajunwa: Gold Medalist Turned Crime Fighter!
Chioma Ajunwa is a former Nigerian track and field athlete who made history as Nigeria’s first-ever Olympic gold medalist.
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Florence Griffith-Joyner: The Speed Queen
Florence Griffith-Joyner, referred to as Flo-Jo, was an iconic American track and field athlete who gained worldwide fame for speed, style, and record-breaking performances in the 1980s
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Florence Griffith-Joyner: The Speed Queen
Florence Griffith-Joyner, referred to as Flo-Jo, was an iconic American track and field athlete who gained worldwide fame for speed, style, and record-breaking performances in the 1980s
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2023 CAF Awards: Oshoala Takes Home Her Sixth Women’s Player of the Year Trophy
Having debuted with the senior squad in September 2013, Oshoala won the coveted women’s football award five times: in 2014, 2016, 2017, 2019, and most recently 2023.