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Paris 2024: The Olympic athletes who could make Africa shine

Michael Nyantakyi Oti
July 25, 2024

Will this be the year that Tobi Amusan of Nigeria solidifies her position in the 100-meter hurdles? And who are the other African star athletes to watch out for at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris?

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