African Countries Excel at Paris 2024 Olympics
The Paris 2024 Olympics have come to a close, and African countries have made their mark on the world stage. Kenya has topped the African medal count with 11 medals, including 4 gold medals, with Algeria in second place with 2 gold medals, and South Africa in third with 1 gold medal. Ethiopia rounds out the top four with 1 gold medal.
Kenyan Success in Athletics
Kenyan athletes have excelled in athletics, particularly in middle and long-distance events. In the men’s and women’s 5000m events, the Kenyans secured silver medals, with Ronald Kwemoi and Faith Kipyegon leading the way. Kipyegon also claimed gold in the women’s 1500m, while Béatrice Chebet took gold in both the 5000m and 10,000m events, and Emmanuel Wanyonyi emerged as the Olympic champion in the 800m.
Other African Countries’ Medal Count
Egypt rounds out the top five with three medals, with fencer Mohamed Elsayed securing the country’s first medal by winning bronze against Hungarian Tibor Ferenc Andrasfi. Ahmed Elgendy claimed gold in modern pentathlon, while Sara Ahmed excelled in weightlifting, earning a silver medal in the -81kg category.
Tunisia has made a notable mark in taekwondo with Firas Katoussi winning a gold medal in the -80kg category and Mohamed Khalil Jendoubi securing bronze in the -58kg category. Morocco has also won a gold medal in athletics, won by Soufiane El Bakkali in the men’s 3,000m steeplechase, and a bronze in football.
African Countries’ Achievements
- Kenya: 11 medals, including 4 gold medals
- Algeria: 2 gold medals
- South Africa: 1 gold medal
- Ethiopia: 1 gold medal, 3 silver medals
- Egypt: 3 medals
- Tunisia: 2 medals
- Morocco: 2 medals
Closing Ceremony
The closing ceremony, held at the Stade de France, drew over 70,000 attendees and included performances by international artists such as Phoenix, AIR, Angèle, and Alaine Roche. Tom Cruise executed a stunning stunt by carrying the Olympic flag in a symbolic transfer to Los Angeles in 2028.
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