Track and Field: News, Athletes, and Events Across Africa

When you think of track and field, a sport that includes running, jumping, and throwing events contested on a track or field. Also known as athletics, it's the foundation of Olympic competition and a major driver of national pride across Africa. From the dusty tracks of Nairobi to the stadiums of Cape Town, African athletes are pushing limits in sprinting, long jump, and the marathon—events that demand raw speed, explosive power, and unbreakable endurance.

Track and field isn’t just about winning medals. It’s about schools in rural Kenya training kids before sunrise, South African coaches using low-cost tech to measure stride length, and young sprinters from Ghana who’ve never seen a synthetic track but still break national records. The sport requires no fancy gear—just grit, discipline, and a clear path forward. And in Africa, where resources are often scarce, that’s exactly what makes these victories so powerful.

When a runner from Ethiopia beats the world record in the marathon, or a Nigerian jumper clears 8 meters in the long jump, it’s not just a personal win—it’s a moment that ripples through communities, inspires new athletes, and puts African sport on the global map. These aren’t just stats in a database. They’re stories of kids who ran barefoot to school and turned that habit into Olympic dreams.

You’ll find stories here about athletes who broke through after years of struggle, coaches who built programs from nothing, and events that drew crowds you wouldn’t believe in places no one expected. There’s no fluff here—just real results, real people, and the raw energy that makes track and field the most human of sports.

Below, you’ll see how African athletes are rewriting the rules, one race, one jump, one throw at a time.