Africa’s Olympic 2024 Performance

Africa performed well at the 2024 Olympics, achieving a number of noteworthy feats. Thirteen gold, twelve silver, and fourteen bronze medals were among Africa's 35 total medals. With 11 medals, Kenya topped the African medal tally, followed by South Africa with 6. On the opening day of Paris 2024, South Africa won the men's bronze medal in rugby sevens after defeating Australia at the Stade de France. This was the continent's first medal.

• Notable performances:
  • Letsile Tebogo of Botswana won Africa's first gold medal in the 200m and an African record.
  • Emmanuel Wanyonyi of Kenya became the youngest ever Olympic 800m champion.
  • Tamirat Tola of Kenya won the marathon gold medal.
  • Faith Kipyegon of Kenya won the 1500m gold medal and set an Olympic record.
  • Beatrice Chebet of Kenya made history by being a double gold medalist in the 5000m and 10,000m.

Full List of African Countries And Their Medals

1. Kenya – 4 gold 2 silver 5 bronze (total: 11); position globally 17
2. Algeria – 2 gold 0 silver 1 bronze (total: 3); position globally 39
3. S. Africa – 1 gold 3 silver 2 bronze (total: 6); position globally 44
4. Ethiopia – 1 gold 3 silver 0 bronze (total: 4); position globally 47
5. Egypt – 1 gold 1 silver 1 bronze (total: 3); position globally 52
6. Tunisia – 1 gold 1 silver 1 bronze (total: 3); position globally 52
7. Botswana – 1 gold 1 silver 0 bronze (total: 2); position globally 55
8. Uganda – 1 gold 1 silver 0 bronze (total: 2); position globally 55
9. Morocco – 1 gold 0 silver 1 bronze (total: 2); position globally 60
10. C. d'Ivoire – 0 gold 0 silver 1 bronze (total: 1); position globally 84
11. C. Verde – 0 gold 0 silver 1 bronze (total: 1); position globally 84
12.  Zambia – 0 gold 0 silver 1 bronze (total: 1); position globally 84

All things assessed, Africa had a strong 2024 Olympic performance, demonstrating the continent's developing athletic prowess and prospects for future achievement.

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