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Representation on the rise: African nations double presence at these Winter Olympics

Fourteen athletes from eight African nations are set to compete at the Winter Olympics, marking a significant increase from ...

13 Outstanding, History-Making Black Winter Olympians, from Surya Bonaly to Erin Jackson

Surya Bonaly made history as the first female figure skater to nail an illegal backflip at the Nagano 1998 Olympics! Read on ...
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'You can't be what you can't see': Matthew Smith's journey from beginner to South African Olympian

One of just five South African athletes to compete at the 2026 Milan Cortina Games, cross-country skier Matthew Smith's ...
The South African

South Africa’s first athlete takes to the slopes at 2026 Winter Olympics

Malica Malherbe became the first Team SA athlete to take to competition at the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics on Tuesday.

South African teenager Markthaler celebrates Olympic milestone on birthday

Nineteen-year-old South African alpine skier Lara Markthaler marked a career-defining moment in memorable fashion, celebrating her birthday by officially becoming an Olympian on Sunday at the ...

South African latecomer Smith hopes to inspire others to take up his sport

Three years ago, Matt Smith had never strapped on a pair of cross-country skis. On Friday, the South African lined up alongside the world’s best at the Winter Olympics, driven by a belief that it is ...