African Athletes Who Changed Global Sports

Global sports have been transformed by African athletes such as Abebe Bikila, who won the marathon at the 1960 Rome Olympics, becoming the first Black African to win an Olympic gold medal. Haile Gebrselassie, a double Olympic champion, dominated the 10,000 meters with his consistency. Eliud Kipchoge made history with his attempt to run a marathon in under two hours, showcasing the scientific evolution of athletic performance in Africa.