The 2024 African Athletics Championships concluded in Douala, Cameroon, with Kenya leading the medal table with 17 medals, including 6 golds. The event, held from June 21 to 26, 2024, showcased the continent's top talent.
Senegal's Saly Sarr confirmed her status as a rising star by winning gold in the women's long jump with a leap of 6.72 meters. This performance marked a personal best and highlighted Senegal's growing presence in athletics.
Other notable performances included Nigeria's women's 4x100m relay team setting a championship record of 42.10 seconds, and South Africa's Akani Simbine winning the men's 100m in 9.95 seconds. The championships saw several national records broken across various events.
The event also served as a qualifier for the 2024 Paris Olympics, with many athletes securing their spots. The strong showing from Kenya, Nigeria, and South Africa underscored the depth of African athletics.
